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AVO 586H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,687 mi
Last recorded93,687 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVO 586H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,687 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

parking brake effort only just met

Fail 2 Mar 2017 93,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

parking brake effort only just met

Pass 16 May 2016 93,288 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,225 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 93,225 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 93,117 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 93,064 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 92,793 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no fenders fitted

Pass 18 May 2010 92,007 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 91,655 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 90,915 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 90,915 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 90,454 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 90,454 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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AVO 586H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AVO 586H, 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 AVO 586H registered?

AVO 586H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 2 April 1970.

Is AVO 586H safe to buy?

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