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RFO 470

1963 Triumph Vitesse

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,549 mi
Last recorded26,549 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1963 Triumph Vitesse60,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFO 470
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 26,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 26,467 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 23,912 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 21,852 miles

n/s/f brake hose perished

various suspension bushes deteriating

Fail 6 Jun 2016 21,852 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/f brake hose perished

various suspension bushes deteriating

Fail 19 May 2016 21,802 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr outrigger body mount rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2015 21,651 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,565 miles

N/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,328 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 21,328 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 20,896 miles

N/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 May 2011 20,725 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 12 May 2010 20,204 miles

n/s/front bearing sounds slightly noisey

Fail 10 May 2010 20,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/front bearing sounds slightly noisey

Fail 27 May 2009 19,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 19,297 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 19,142 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 18,481 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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RFO 470 is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 60,274 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 RFO 470, 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 63 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RFO 470 is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 17 October 1963.

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