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EMX 100J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,867 mi
Last recorded97,867 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMX 100J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 97,867 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 97,580 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 97,209 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 97,176 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 96,350 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 96,326 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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EMX 100J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EMX 100J, 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 EMX 100J registered?

EMX 100J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is EMX 100J safe to buy?

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