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FOY 291J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,276 mi
Last recorded34,276 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOY 291J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 34,276 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 33,493 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 33,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down insecure mounting not bolted on (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,437 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 33,301 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,223 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 33,223 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 32,811 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 32,450 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 32,292 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 31,258 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,595 miles

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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FOY 291J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FOY 291J, 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 FOY 291J registered?

FOY 291J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 22 January 1971.

Is FOY 291J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOY 291J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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