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PAD 237G

2004 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,095 mi
Last recorded79,095 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAD 237G
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 79,095 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

extensive restoration work carried out

handbrake travel

hole osf floor not prescribed area

slight uneven rear braking

Pass 6 Jun 2009 78,971 miles

boot floor rusty

exhaust noise

floor above exhaust rusty

hood down

os sill cover rusty

slight misfire

slight uneven rear braking

weak pattern both headlights

Fail 29 May 2009 78,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

boot floor rusty

exhaust noise

floor above exhaust rusty

hood down

os sill cover rusty

slight misfire

slight uneven rear braking

weak pattern both headlights

Pass 16 Apr 2008 78,834 miles

Front to rear & rear cross axle metal brake pipes corroded. Front hoses rub on lock to lock check but are braided.

Fail 11 Apr 2008 78,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front to rear & rear cross axle metal brake pipes corroded. Front hoses rub on lock to lock check but are braided.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 78,201 miles

small play steering wheel top bush

Pass 5 Jul 2005 77,600 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 77,533 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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PAD 237G is a 2004 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PAD 237G, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PAD 237G registered?

PAD 237G is a 2004 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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