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BHX 305H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,586 mi
Last recorded18,586 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHX 305H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 18,586 miles

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

Surface corrosion to chassis.

Fail 2 May 2023 18,582 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Surface corrosion to chassis.

Pass 28 Apr 2022 17,847 miles

Rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 19 Apr 2021 17,479 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 17,164 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 17,085 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 16,787 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 16,429 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)

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Dec 2015 16,193 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 15,777 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 15,772 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 15,445 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 14,434 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 14,259 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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BHX 305H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BHX 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 BHX 305H registered?

BHX 305H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 7 July 1970.

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