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BGY 305H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,166 mi
Last recorded38,166 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGY 305H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 38,166 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 37,620 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 37,586 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,342 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 37,342 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,234 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,232 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 37,232 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,232 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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BGY 305H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BGY 305H, 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 BGY 305H registered?

BGY 305H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 22 May 1970.

Is BGY 305H safe to buy?

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