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XTU 344J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,210 mi
Last recorded3,210 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTU 344J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 3,210 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 2,853 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 2,834 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected handbrake leverratchet not holding (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 2,385 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 2,238 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 1,829 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 1,624 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 64 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 64 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 86,656 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 86,656 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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XTU 344J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XTU 344J, 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 XTU 344J registered?

XTU 344J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 18 May 1971.

Is XTU 344J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTU 344J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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