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8346 MU

1962 Triumph Vitesse

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,214 mi
Last recorded49,214 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1962 Triumph Vitesse53,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8346 MU
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 49,214 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive From Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 49,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive From Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak From Radiator ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 48,102 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,407 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 47,218 miles

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

Rear Oil leak Diff. ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 47,218 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Oil leak Diff. ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 47,193 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 46,833 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 46,817 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,591 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 42,858 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,108 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,569 miles

brake service

Fail 4 Jan 2010 38,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake service

Fail 14 Jan 2009 38,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,247 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,360 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 38,028 miles

brake service

Pass 6 Jan 2006 37,982 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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8346 MU is a 1962 Triumph Vitesse in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 8346 MU, 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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8346 MU is a 1962 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 20 November 1962.

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