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BHV 526H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

30,129 mi
Last recorded30,129 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHV 526H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 30,129 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 30,127 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 30,126 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 29,748 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 29,537 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 29,023 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,409 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,106 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 28,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 22,802 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 22,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,724 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 22,648 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2008 21,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

o/s and n/s outer sill/door step seat belt prescribed area filler present

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel archs slight corosion within 30cm of chassis mountings

o/s/r drive shaft rubber coupling/universal joint starting to split

propshaft universal joints slight play

Fail 15 May 2008 21,204 miles

Offside Outer Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

o/s and n/s outer sill/door step seat belt prescribed area filler present

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel archs slight corosion within 30cm of chassis mountings

o/s/r drive shaft rubber coupling/universal joint starting to split

propshaft universal joints slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,121 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

horn output poor

play evident inside rack

rear driveshaft donuts very worn and split

Fail 17 Apr 2007 20,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

horn output poor

play evident inside steering rack

rear drive shaft donuts both split and heavily worn

Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,285 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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BHV 526H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BHV 526H, 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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BHV 526H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 July 1970.

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