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CRX 890J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,526 mi
Last recorded79,526 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRX 890J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 79,526 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 79,250 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 78,511 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2010 78,274 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 78,103 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 77,859 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 77,149 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 76,443 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 76,443 miles

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

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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CRX 890J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CRX 890J, 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 CRX 890J registered?

CRX 890J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 10 June 1971.

Is CRX 890J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRX 890J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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