MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear bump stops deteriorated
slight deterioration steering rack boots
slight oil leaks from diffs
n/s/f lower ball joint sleeve loose
rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
slight deterioration both rack boots
slight leak from rear diff
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
washers poor
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
drivers door difficult to shut
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
drivers door difficult to shut
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in steering rack on both sides
How Reliable is the Triumph Vitesse?
Based on 19,131 MOT tests across 2,177 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VUO 8J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1971 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 52,104 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Triumph Vitesse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 825 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VUO 8J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Vitesse typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VUO 8J registered?
VUO 8J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 9 June 1971.
Is VUO 8J safe to buy?
The MOT history for VUO 8J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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