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AJN 273B

1964 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,832 mi
Last recorded35,832 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1964 Triumph Vitesse52,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJN 273B
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 35,832 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 35,684 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 35,484 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,466 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,455 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight play in nearside track rod

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Very slight play in lower column joint

Pass 10 May 2007 35,446 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 35,435 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear chassis where repaired has also had filler applied. However when using the corrosion assessment tool, a solid sound was heard, indicating a correct repair

Slight oil leaks on engine and differential

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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AJN 273B is a 1964 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1964 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 52,173 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 AJN 273B, 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 62 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJN 273B registered?

AJN 273B is a 1964 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 July 1964.

Is AJN 273B safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJN 273B shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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