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JUU 798D

1966 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

8,923 mi
Last recorded8,923 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1966 Triumph Vitesse58,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUU 798D
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 May 2012 8,923 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Vehicle structure is heavily corroded, however many areas of corrosion do not permit a failure under the MOT guidelines. It is advised that this vehicle requires substantial repair to maintain structural integrity.

offside front body mounting bushes are deteriorated

repair has been carried within 30cm of brake master cylinder. However, prescribed area cannot be fully assessed due to being covered by underseal amd paint.

excessive corrosion to nearside and offside front floorpan, not within a prescribed area

throttle cable incorrectly adjusted

Pass 6 May 2011 8,387 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 8,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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JUU 798D is a 1966 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1966 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 58,461 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 JUU 798D, 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 60 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JUU 798D registered?

JUU 798D is a 1966 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 19 January 1966.

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