MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension bolt not into nyloc
Offside Front Upper Suspension bolt not into nyloc
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped engine bay (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension bolt not into nyloc
Offside Front Upper Suspension bolt not into nyloc
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all under body slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Triumph Vitesse?
Based on 19,131 MOT tests across 2,177 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WKV 859K is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 WKV 859K, 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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How do I check the history of WKV 859K?
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What year was WKV 859K registered?
WKV 859K is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 August 1971.
Is WKV 859K safe to buy?
The MOT history for WKV 859K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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