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WDU 687J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,688 mi
Last recorded80,688 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDU 687J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 80,688 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 80,688 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,545 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 80,057 miles

all brake flexi ferrels corroding

slight corrosion around rear body mounts

Fail 28 Oct 2010 80,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2008 79,915 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 79,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

accelerator cable insecure

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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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WDU 687J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WDU 687J, 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 WDU 687J registered?

WDU 687J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 11 February 1971.

Is WDU 687J safe to buy?

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