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EMU 21J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,720 mi
Last recorded51,720 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMU 21J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 51,720 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 51,696 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 49,505 miles

both rear rubber drive shaft cuoplings becoming perished † †n/s/r inner wings becoming corroded by bump stops † †both front brake discs becoming distorted

Pass 9 Jun 2006 45,639 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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EMU 21J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EMU 21J, 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.

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What year was EMU 21J registered?

EMU 21J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 16 February 1971.

Is EMU 21J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMU 21J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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