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XRL 787J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,963 mi
Last recorded57,963 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRL 787J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 57,963 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 57,568 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 57,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,196 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 56,518 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,924 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 54,987 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 54,962 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2012 54,233 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 53,551 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 52,900 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 52,280 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2009 52,280 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,858 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 51,642 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 51,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 51,260 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 51,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

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

slight play in near-side top ball joint. slight play in steering colomn lower coupling

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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XRL 787J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XRL 787J, 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

How do I check the history of XRL 787J?

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What year was XRL 787J registered?

XRL 787J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is XRL 787J safe to buy?

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