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YKC 606J

1971 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,456 mi
Last recorded80,456 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Vitesse52,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKC 606J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 80,456 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 80,423 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 80,340 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 80,297 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 29 May 2014 80,297 miles

slight binding on front brakes

Fail 6 Sep 2013 80,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 79,985 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 79,506 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 79,313 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 79,094 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 78,826 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 78,577 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 78,575 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 77,895 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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YKC 606J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YKC 606J, 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 YKC 606J registered?

YKC 606J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 16 April 1971.

Is YKC 606J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKC 606J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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