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148 TFK

1963 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,240 mi
Last recorded67,240 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1963 Triumph Vitesse60,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration148 TFK
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,240 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 67,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,028 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,833 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 58,333 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 588,337 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 588,337 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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148 TFK is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 60,274 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 148 TFK, 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 63 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 148 TFK registered?

148 TFK is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 3 January 1963.

Is 148 TFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 148 TFK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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