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BAM 98H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,616 mi
Last recorded78,616 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 98H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 78,616 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 78,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 78,411 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 77,890 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 77,649 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 77,649 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 77,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 77,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 76,959 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise slight play in rear suspension

Pass 26 Jan 2007 76,959 miles

advise slight play in rear suspension

Pass 17 Jun 2005 76,704 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 76,704 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off and near side front wheel bearings slight play

oil leak from rear diff

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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BAM 98H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BAM 98H, 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 BAM 98H registered?

BAM 98H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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