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EYH 630J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,043 mi
Last recorded95,043 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYH 630J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 95,043 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 94,356 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 94,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 94,356 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 94,359 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 94,356 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 94,356 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

steering rack feels a bit rough

Fail 14 Jul 2014 94,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

steering rack feels a bit rough

Pass 2 Aug 2013 94,356 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 94,356 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 94,356 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 94,356 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r bootfloor corroding around chassis mountings

Fail 14 Jul 2011 94,356 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r bootfloor corroding around chassis mountings

Pass 26 Jul 2010 94,356 miles

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

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

n/s/r floorpan corroding

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Jun 2009 94,356 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 94,356 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 94,356 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 94,356 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 94,356 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 94,356 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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EYH 630J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EYH 630J, 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 EYH 630J registered?

EYH 630J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 11 May 1971.

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