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EPA 311B

1964 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,087 mi
Last recorded84,087 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1964 Triumph Vitesse52,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPA 311B
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1964
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,087 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,720 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 83,716 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,260 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,047 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 78,260 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 76,771 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 76,768 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 74,592 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 74,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 72,826 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 70,814 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 70,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 68,279 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

steering wheel slight play.

Fail 16 Jun 2006 68,261 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Imbalance in rear brakes 26%

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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EPA 311B is a 1964 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EPA 311B, 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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EPA 311B is a 1964 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 January 1964.

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