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969 RYA

1962 Triumph Vitesse

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,189 mi
Last recorded97,189 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1962 Triumph Vitesse53,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration969 RYA
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 97,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front head lamp light intensity reduced

Offside Front headlamp light intensity reduced

Pass 7 May 2025 96,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 96,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 96,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper damper bolt not tight

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 96,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper damper bolt not tight

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 96,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm bush slight play

Nearside Front antiroll bar ball joint slight play

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear damper top bolt loose

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,755 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 94,927 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 94,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 93,596 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,388 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 91,449 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 90,749 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 90,116 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 88,902 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 87,904 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 86,737 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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969 RYA is a 1962 Triumph Vitesse in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 969 RYA, 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 969 RYA registered?

969 RYA is a 1962 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 15 August 1962.

Is 969 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 969 RYA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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