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443 VKO

1962 Triumph Vitesse

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,717 mi
Last recorded83,717 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1962 Triumph Vitesse53,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration443 VKO
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2021 83,717 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hand brake has little or no resrve travel

Pass 16 Jan 2018 82,915 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 82,318 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 81,896 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,428 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,073 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 80,733 miles

the n/s/r chassis rail has corrosion to its lower flat surface

Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,064 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,575 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 78,943 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f threaded type swivel suspension joint has play

o/s/f threaded type swivel suspension joint has slight play

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2009 78,524 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 77,887 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 77,635 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2006 77,153 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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443 VKO is a 1962 Triumph Vitesse in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 53,708 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 443 VKO, 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 64 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 443 VKO registered?

443 VKO is a 1962 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 14 December 1962.

Is 443 VKO safe to buy?

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