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8400 ED

1991 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,436 mi
Last recorded86,436 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1991 Triumph Vitesse83,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8400 ED
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 86,436 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,962 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 85,654 miles

Free-play in steering rack track rod inner balljoints

Fail 7 Jul 2016 85,626 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Free-play in steering rack track rod inner balljoints

Pass 1 Aug 2015 85,134 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 84,561 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 84,426 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 84,132 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 84,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2011 83,695 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 83,104 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 83,054 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 82,951 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 82,749 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 82,749 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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8400 ED is a 1991 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 83,400 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 8400 ED, 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 35 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 8400 ED registered?

8400 ED is a 1991 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 12 November 1991.

Is 8400 ED safe to buy?

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