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BPD 822H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,925 mi
Last recorded59,925 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPD 822H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,925 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached ENGINE BAY/UNDER DASH (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short ENGINE BAY/UNDER DASH (1.9.2b)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play O/S AND N/S LOWER TRUNIONS WORN (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear REAR BRAKES BINDING AND 25% APPLICATION IMBALANCE

Pass 6 May 2015 59,758 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 59,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 58,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR DRIVE COUPLINGS DETIORATING

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 58,992 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR DRIVE COUPLINGS DETIORATING

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 58,991 miles

Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

body mountings:- o/s/r.and o/s/r.seat area and n/s/r. corroded.

nsf. brake caliper, top bolt has no visible locking mechanism.

nsr. driveshaft gouplin starting to deteriorate.

o/s/r. panhard rod rear bolt locking device inefective.

no decelerometer brake test carried out due to front wheels locking n full lock

Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,118 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on nearside boot floor

Fail 5 Sep 2012 58,116 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on nearside boot floor

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,010 miles

slight corrosion on front and rear subframes

slight corrosion on o/s sill

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play n/s/f lower suspension joint

Fail 24 Aug 2010 58,009 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on front and rear subframes

slight corrosion on o/s sill

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play n/s/f lower suspension joint

Pass 1 May 2009 57,717 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 57,711 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front shockers lower bushes starting to perish

coolant leak on engine

minor play in front king pins

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside front antiroll bar link bush starting to detach

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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BPD 822H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BPD 822H, 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 BPD 822H registered?

BPD 822H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 19 January 1970.

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