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AYC 875H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,716 mi
Last recorded12,716 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYC 875H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 12,716 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 12,570 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 12,448 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

outrigger under drivers seat corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 12,217 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 11,934 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 11,901 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 11,725 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 11,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 11,027 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 10,543 miles

slight play in front kingpin n/s. rear shockers slightly damp .

Fail 16 Jun 2008 10,543 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play in front kingpin n/s. rear shockers slightly damp .

Pass 26 May 2007 9,807 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 8,625 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

oil leak

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 25 May 2006 8,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

oil leak

oil leak from rear axle

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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AYC 875H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 2,000cc 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 AYC 875H, 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 AYC 875H registered?

AYC 875H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 July 1970.

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