MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
underside corroding and painted
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
underside corroding and painted
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)
underside corroding and repaired
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)
underside corroding and repaired
How Reliable is the Triumph Vitesse?
Based on 19,131 MOT tests across 2,177 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EYE 716J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 EYE 716J, 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 EYE 716J registered?
EYE 716J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 25 February 1971.
Is EYE 716J safe to buy?
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