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VOF 243J

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,463 mi
Last recorded71,463 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2005
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOF 243J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2005 71,463 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 71,463 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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VOF 243J is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VOF 243J, 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 VOF 243J registered?

VOF 243J is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is VOF 243J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOF 243J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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