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EYL 342J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,009 mi
Last recorded15,009 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYL 342J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 15,009 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 14,751 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,641 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 13,801 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 9,633 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 9,631 miles

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

note extensive welding to vehicle structure appeared ok at test,slight play steering coupling.

Pass 5 May 2006 9,040 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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EYL 342J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EYL 342J, 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 EYL 342J registered?

EYL 342J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 16 March 1971.

Is EYL 342J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYL 342J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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