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AEW 929A

1963 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,603 mi
Last recorded34,603 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1963 Triumph Vitesse60,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEW 929A
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 34,603 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 34,036 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise rack end slight play

advise slight movement in steering rack rubbers

Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,410 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 32,911 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,392 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,032 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,782 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,476 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

stearing rack has slight movement in rubber mountings

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,489 miles

Noted major chassis repairs.

Underside heavily undersealed from front to rear.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 30,484 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Noted major chassis repairs.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear shock absorber top mount nut/bolt locking device missing.

Underside heavily undersealed from front to rear.

Pass 28 Jun 2008 29,780 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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AEW 929A is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 60,274 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 AEW 929A, 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 63 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AEW 929A registered?

AEW 929A is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 5 April 1963.

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The MOT history for AEW 929A shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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