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EYK 944J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,735 mi
Last recorded21,735 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYK 944J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2017 21,735 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 21,348 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 16,417 miles

Damp around nearside rear brake hose.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 13,760 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 13,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 13,534 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Mar 2007 13,373 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 13,119 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EYK 944J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EYK 944J, 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 EYK 944J registered?

EYK 944J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 3 May 1971.

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