£4,592
1969 Triumph Vitesse 2-Litre Mk2 Convertible
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Triumph Vitesse Mk2, owned by the same lady since 1987, features a restored body, a well-maintained engine, and overdrive. It has a comprehensive service history with recent maintenance and presents well, making it a usable classic that could be further smartened up.
Condition
7
The car has been restored with new body panels and seat diaphragms. It's been regularly serviced, has a comprehensive service history including old MOTs, and is equipped with desirable options. The mileage is relatively low, and it presents well in the photos.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
HC53066CV
Chassis No:
Odometer:
98,726 miles
XWP158G
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Current lady owner since 1987; lots of service history; driven 30 miles to the sale; cheap and cheerful summer classic Produced between 1968 and 1971, the Triumph Vitesse Mk2 was the last and best of the venerable Herald range which had first gone on sale in 1959.
Powered by the same 104bhp 1,998cc OHV six-cylinder engine that was found in the contemporary GT6, mated to an optional overdrive gearbox, it was good for a genuine 100mph+.
Most significant was the long-overdue ditching of the Herald's notorious swing-axle rear in favour of a superior reversed lower wishbone system.
Particularly easy to maintain thanks to its hinged bonnet/front wing assembly, the Vitesse also retained the Herald's amazingly tight turning circle, making it a doddle to manoeuvre and park.
First registered in May 1969, this Vitesse Mk2 has been in the current lady ownership since 1987 and comes with a good file of invoices to show upkeep over the years.
The bodywork was restored and repainted ...
Points of note
£1,560
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,600
Median Price (Since 2020)
£30,011
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jan 20 2021
Latest MOT Mileage
97,715 miles
Registration Date
1969-05-20
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 16 2019 with 97,715 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- offside front tyre worn on edges
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Jul 16 2019 with 97,715 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- offside front tyre worn on edges
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Passed
On Jul 11 2018 with 97,472 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jul 14 2017 with 96,928 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed
On Jul 14 2017 with 96,928 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Jul 21 2016 with 96,275 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Jul 03 2015 with 95,814 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- both front coil springs corroding
- slight play in steering rack arms
- rear leaf spring corroding
Failed
On Jun 18 2015 with 1,032 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- slight play in steering rack arms
- rear leaf spring corroding
Passed
On Jun 10 2014 with 95,265 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
User Entered:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jun 27 2013 with 94,795 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- n/s/r and o/s/r boot floor holed
Failed
On Jun 27 2013 with 94,795 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- n/s/r and o/s/r boot floor holed
Passed
On Jun 27 2012 with 94,451 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- boot floor corroded
- slight play offside front steering rack end
Passed
On Jul 06 2011 with 93,958 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight play o/s steering rack
Failed
On Jun 30 2011 with 93,958 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
User Entered:
- slight play o/s steering rack
Passed
On Jul 02 2010 with 93,707 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered:
- o/s/r bump stop missing
- boot floor corroded
- both front tyres sidewalls mishaped
Failed
On Jun 29 2010 with 93,707 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Advisory:
- Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- o/s/r bump stop missing
- boot floor corroded
- both front tyres sidewalls mishaped
Passed
On Jul 02 2009 with 93,191 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On Jun 24 2009 with 93,166 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Advisory:
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jun 30 2008 with 92,534 miles
Passed
On Jul 09 2007 with 92,174 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- o/s centre outrigger corroded
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