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Triumph Vitesse

Red · Petrol · 1971 · 2,499 cc

XXL 55MOT history

XXL 55 is a red petrol Triumph Vitesse first used on 1 Aug 1971. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 37,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
37,410 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XXL 55
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Model
Vitesse
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1971
First used
1 Aug 1971
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XXL 55 was last recorded at 37,410 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 2,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,855 miles · 22 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,555 miles
Average per year
1,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,410 miles
  • 2023 – 34,855 miles
  • 2022 – 34,833 miles
  • 2017 – 32,197 miles
  • 2015 – 29,619 miles
  • 2014 – 26,160 miles
  • 2013 – 21,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,410 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 9 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,410 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    37,410 miles
    Test number
    826271263825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass34,855 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    34,855 miles
    Test number
    995754792623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass34,833 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    34,833 miles
    Test number
    838796344750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail34,831 miles (+2,634)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,831 miles
    Test number
    130137726282
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass32,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,197 miles
    Test number
    789160945713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail32,197 miles (+2,578)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,197 miles
    Test number
    602747850395
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  7. Pass29,619 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    29,619 miles
    Test number
    961656949922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,160 miles (+4,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    26,160 miles
    Test number
    348647324278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass21,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    21,885 miles
    Test number
    655671423265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XXL 55

What vehicle is registration XXL 55 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XXL 55 on a red petrol Triumph Vitesse first used on 1 Aug 1971. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XXL 55 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XXL 55 is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on XXL 55?
The MOT on XXL 55 is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XXL 55 done?
XXL 55 was recorded at 37,410 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 1,222 miles a year.
Has XXL 55 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XXL 55 has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on XXL 55 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on XXL 55 find?
XXL 55 passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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