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XJU 121J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,733 mi
Last recorded94,733 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJU 121J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 94,733 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 94,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 94,704 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 94,679 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 94,679 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 94,675 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 94,673 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 94,672 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 94,670 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 94,669 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 92,630 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 92,626 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 92,044 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 91,468 miles

slight lift on n/s and o/s front lower suspension trunions

Pass 22 Apr 2006 90,161 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 90,161 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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XJU 121J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJU 121J, 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 XJU 121J registered?

XJU 121J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 14 January 1971.

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