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WTE 153H

1979 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,958 mi
Last recorded68,958 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTE 153H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 68,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 68,560 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 68,359 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,115 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 67,891 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,532 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,798 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,206 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 66,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,628 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 63,924 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 63,171 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 62,530 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 61,812 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 58,611 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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WTE 153H is a 1979 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WTE 153H, 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.

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What year was WTE 153H registered?

WTE 153H is a 1979 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is WTE 153H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTE 153H shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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