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ATE 544J

1970 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,231 mi
Last recorded99,231 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATE 544J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 99,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower trunions (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 96,392 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 93,372 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 89,686 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 89,681 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 85,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front wiper blade split

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 82,064 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 78,685 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 74,381 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 74,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 69,485 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 92,023 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 87,657 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,034 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 84,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 81,512 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 81,208 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,136 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 80,935 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 80,622 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 80,353 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 80,036 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 79,599 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 78,401 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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ATE 544J is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ATE 544J, 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 ATE 544J registered?

ATE 544J is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 4 September 1970.

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