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BNK 318A

1963 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

1,425 mi
Last recorded1,425 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1963 Triumph Vitesse60,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNK 318A
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 1,425 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 1,332 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 1,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 1,083 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 943 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 765 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 514 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 371 miles

Oil leak

rear floor corroded

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 15 Jul 2014 239 miles

Oil leak

floor of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2013 121 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

floorpan corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2012 99,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

floorpan generally corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 99,988 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

floorpan generally corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2011 99,628 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 99,439 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 99,439 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 99,156 miles

Brake pedal soft

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 98,895 miles

Brake pedal soft

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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BNK 318A is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 60,274 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 BNK 318A, 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 63 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNK 318A registered?

BNK 318A is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 July 1963.

Is BNK 318A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNK 318A shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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