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RHX 809F

1979 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,028 mi
Last recorded28,028 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHX 809F
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,028 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 27,836 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 27,455 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 27,341 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 26,292 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,499 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,230 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,706 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,209 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,461 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 23,700 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 22,626 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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RHX 809F is a 1979 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RHX 809F, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RHX 809F?

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What year was RHX 809F registered?

RHX 809F is a 1979 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is RHX 809F safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHX 809F shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RHX 809F have outstanding finance?

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