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OTP 21H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

4,959 mi
Last recorded4,959 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTP 21H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 4,959 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 811 miles

n/s/r tyre outer side wall in poor condition

oil leak from engine

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 24 Feb 2017 800 miles

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall in poor condition

oil leak from engine

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Feb 2016 91,849 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 91,476 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 91,476 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,427 miles

Corrosion offside front floor pan area not within any structural points

Fail 6 Mar 2014 91,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Corrosion offside front floor pan area not within any structural points

Pass 17 Jan 2012 91,043 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 91,043 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 90,724 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 90,611 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 90,461 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f door is stiff when opened from inside.

n/s/f, n/s/r tyres cracking.

Pass 12 Jan 2008 90,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion near battery tray

Fail 5 Jan 2008 90,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion near battery tray

Pass 27 Jan 2007 89,799 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 89,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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OTP 21H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 48,738 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 OTP 21H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OTP 21H registered?

OTP 21H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 24 February 1970.

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