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TLJ 217H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,147 mi
Last recorded84,147 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLJ 217H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 84,147 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 83,274 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2008 80,965 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 78,149 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 76,251 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 76,242 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f seat loose

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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TLJ 217H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TLJ 217H, 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 TLJ 217H registered?

TLJ 217H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 10 June 1970.

Is TLJ 217H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLJ 217H shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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