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BNK 286A

1963 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,378 mi
Last recorded68,378 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1963 Triumph Vitesse60,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNK 286A
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,378 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,881 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 67,515 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,003 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 67,000 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 66,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 65,672 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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BNK 286A is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BNK 286A, 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 BNK 286A registered?

BNK 286A is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 19 July 1963.

Is BNK 286A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNK 286A shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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