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VAP 348H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

633 mi
Last recorded633 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAP 348H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 633 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 629 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 122 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,857 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 98,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,501 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,996 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 97,996 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,712 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 97,158 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 97,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ns front brake pipe kinked. not clipped

os front brake pipe not clipped

Pass 26 Apr 2013 97,140 miles

Due to the age of this vehicle there are signs of corrison on chassie, but they don't warrent a reason for rejection.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 97,126 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 97,126 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 97,068 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 97,064 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 96,978 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 96,888 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 96,888 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 96,681 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 96,179 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 95,490 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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VAP 348H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VAP 348H, 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 VAP 348H registered?

VAP 348H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 19 February 1970.

Is VAP 348H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAP 348H shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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