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ARV 258B

1964 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,298 mi
Last recorded34,298 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1964 Triumph Vitesse52,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARV 258B
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1964
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 34,298 miles

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

steering rack has slight movement in mounts

Fail 11 May 2017 34,280 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

steering rack has slight movement in mounts

Pass 28 May 2015 34,202 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

foot brake travel becoming long

nearside front step tread tyre wearing hard on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 19 May 2014 33,308 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 31 May 2013 32,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2013 32,815 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 32,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

nearside rear wheel bearing has noise developing

Fail 9 May 2012 32,285 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

nearside rear wheel bearing has noise developing

Pass 17 May 2011 31,407 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake anti slip worn on edge

play developing in nearside end of steering rack

Fail 17 May 2011 31,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake anti slip worn on edge

play developing in nearside end of steering rack

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2010 29,564 miles

vehicle has morgan lookalike body

vehicle presnted with out screens or wipers

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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ARV 258B is a 1964 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1964 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 52,173 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 ARV 258B, 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 62 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ARV 258B is a 1964 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 June 1964.

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