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BHS 443J

1970 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,334 mi
Last recorded67,334 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHS 443J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,334 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 67,334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,308 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,241 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 67,207 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 66,543 miles

some play in king pins

some play in rack

underside covered in thick underseal

Fail 26 Jun 2012 66,542 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

some play in king pins

some play in rack

underside covered in thick underseal

Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,447 miles

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

some play in kingpins

some play rack

underside covered in thick underseal

Fail 14 Apr 2011 66,447 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

some play in kingpins

some play rack

Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,447 miles

slight bind o/s rear brake

Fail 21 Jan 2010 66,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chasis covered in thick underseal

slight play in rack

slight play in steering column

some play in kingpins and trunions

Pass 20 Feb 2009 66,127 miles

play in o/s king pin

some corrosion to o/s front arch

some play in rack

underside of vehicle thin in places

Fail 18 Feb 2009 66,123 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in o/s king pin

some corrosion to o/s front arch

some play in rack

underside of vehicle thin in places

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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BHS 443J is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in White 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 BHS 443J, 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 BHS 443J registered?

BHS 443J is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 17 October 1970.

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