MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both rear & n/s/f brake hose ferules corroded
gaitors missing off both front suspension top ball joints
o/s/r shock absorber leaking
underside and various components are rusty slight distortion nsf brake rear brake application on limits
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Slight oil leak from O/S/R shock absorber
How Reliable is the Triumph Vitesse?
Based on 19,131 MOT tests across 2,177 vehicles.
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APK 174H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 APK 174H, 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 APK 174H registered?
APK 174H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 20 January 1970.
Is APK 174H safe to buy?
The MOT history for APK 174H shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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