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PYM 839F

1968 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,903 mi
Last recorded22,903 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1968 Triumph Vitesse49,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYM 839F
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 22,903 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 22,903 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 22,791 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 22,416 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre exhaust mounting not supporting system/not attatched

Fail 4 Jul 2013 22,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s brakes 300 o/s brakes 200

no vin number found ..v5c used to log on to system ..customer advised

Fail 13 Jun 2012 21,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,978 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 21,086 miles

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

light scratching inside of windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2010 20,662 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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PYM 839F is a 1968 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1968 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 49,262 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 PYM 839F, 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 58 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PYM 839F registered?

PYM 839F is a 1968 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 8 March 1968.

Is PYM 839F safe to buy?

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