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BMF 974H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,623 mi
Last recorded74,623 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMF 974H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 74,623 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 73,090 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 73,081 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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BMF 974H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BMF 974H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BMF 974H registered?

BMF 974H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 July 1970.

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The MOT history for BMF 974H shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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