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BMW 978B

1964 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,414 mi
Last recorded54,414 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1964 Triumph Vitesse52,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 978B
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,414 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,316 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 54,184 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 54,136 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 54,023 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 53,928 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 53,819 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 53,130 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 52,654 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 52,179 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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BMW 978B is a 1964 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BMW 978B, 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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What year was BMW 978B registered?

BMW 978B is a 1964 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 23 April 1964.

Is BMW 978B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 978B shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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