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226 DVJ

1963 Triumph Vitesse

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,580 mi
Last recorded84,580 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1963 Triumph Vitesse60,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration226 DVJ
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2015 84,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 84,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 84,522 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 84,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 84,499 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 84,424 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 83,961 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 83,327 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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226 DVJ is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 226 DVJ, 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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How do I check the history of 226 DVJ?

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What year was 226 DVJ registered?

226 DVJ is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 19 July 1963.

Is 226 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 226 DVJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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