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704 XUG

1962 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,464 mi
Last recorded36,464 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1962 Triumph Vitesse53,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration704 XUG
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 36,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 36,464 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 36,110 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 36,047 miles

front brakes binding very slightly

Pass 14 May 2015 36,014 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 36,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 35,950 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Slight restricted movement on front wheels brake pads tight.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,832 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 35,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,933 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,933 miles

exhaust mounts worn

number plate lamp dull

Pass 5 Jun 2009 14,933 miles

offside brake hose damp but not leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from engine and81

oil leak from rear diff

slight play in both side front steering rack

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 25 Apr 2007 14,700 miles

oil leak from engine and81

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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704 XUG is a 1962 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1962 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 53,708 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 704 XUG, 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 64 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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704 XUG is a 1962 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 8 June 1962.

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