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EPL 636J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,218 mi
Last recorded82,218 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPL 636J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,218 miles

SLIGHT PLAY ON STEERINGRACK ON N/S

Pass 9 Nov 2016 81,357 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 80,286 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,006 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s parking brake is slightly low

Pass 7 Apr 2013 79,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,524 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all brake pipes have been under sealed

no rear seat belts

oil leaking from engine

oil leaking from rear diff

slight play n/s track rod

slight play n/s/f+o/s/f suspension

under vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 29 Mar 2012 78,524 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all brake pipes have been under sealed

no rear seat belts

oil leaking from engine

oil leaking from rear diff

slight play n/s track rod

slight play n/s/f+o/s/f suspension

under vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 29 Mar 2012 78,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 76,465 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 76,075 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack rubber mounts going spongy giving very slight side to side play

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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EPL 636J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EPL 636J, 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 EPL 636J registered?

EPL 636J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 12 February 1971.

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