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5422 F

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,826 mi
Last recorded98,826 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5422 F
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 98,826 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 97,390 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 2 Jun 2016 97,123 miles

Oil leak

Slight free play in the nearside front steering arm

Slight oil leak from the rear axle

Fail 25 May 2016 97,123 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both of the front tyres are perished

Nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to offside rear chassis

Slight free play in the nearside front steering arm

Slight oil leak from the rear axle

Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,746 miles

Both front tyres are perished

Nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Rear floor pan has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2014 96,338 miles

offside front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 10 Jun 2014 96,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front,nearside front,and nearside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 3 Jun 2013 95,627 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 95,002 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 94,651 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 92,969 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 91,942 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 89,176 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 86,560 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 84,428 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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5422 F is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 48,738 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 5422 F, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5422 F registered?

5422 F is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 15 April 1970.

Is 5422 F safe to buy?

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