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4199 RH

1963 Triumph Vitesse

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

7,217 mi
Last recorded7,217 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1963 Triumph Vitesse60,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4199 RH
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 7,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 6,966 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 6,925 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 6,706 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 6,706 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 6,371 miles

handbrake reduced reserve travel

Pass 5 May 2017 6,135 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 5,783 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 5,401 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 4,842 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 4,658 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 4,658 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 4,298 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 3,992 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 3,848 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 3,446 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 3,348 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 3,290 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 3,290 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 3,203 miles

play in both lower trunion joints †slight play in steering rack and pinion †slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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4199 RH is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 4199 RH, 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 4199 RH registered?

4199 RH is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 4 January 1963.

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