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SKY 422J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

1,017 mi
Last recorded1,017 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKY 422J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 1,017 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 764 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 37 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 98,863 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 98,863 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 97,919 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 97,011 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 95,420 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 94,610 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 54,610 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 92,202 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 90,912 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Aug 2008 90,912 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2007 89,301 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 89,298 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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SKY 422J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SKY 422J, 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 SKY 422J registered?

SKY 422J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is SKY 422J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKY 422J shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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