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VUO 8J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,226 mi
Last recorded85,226 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUO 8J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 85,226 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 84,305 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 83,456 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 82,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 82,658 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint sleeve loose

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

slight deterioration both rack boots

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,467 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jun 2011 82,466 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jun 2010 82,267 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2009 81,830 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

washers poor

Fail 5 Jun 2008 81,664 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 81,664 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 80,512 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 79,689 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Vitesse?

Based on 19,131 MOT tests across 2,177 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
2,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 825
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 566
brake binding 511
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 453
Horn not working 417
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VUO 8J registered?

VUO 8J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 9 June 1971.

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