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AOW 45A

1963 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37 mi
Last recorded37 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2006
Typical for 1963 Triumph Vitesse60,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOW 45A
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2006 37 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 37 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AOW 45A is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 60,274 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 AOW 45A, 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 63 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AOW 45A registered?

AOW 45A is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 11 April 1963.

Is AOW 45A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOW 45A shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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