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BPG 953H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,584 mi
Last recorded84,584 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPG 953H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 84,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 83,374 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 82,934 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,532 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 82,337 miles

slight oil leak from diff

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Jul 2014 82,332 miles

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

slight oil leak from diff

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Jul 2013 82,151 miles

slight oil from diff

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 5 Jul 2012 82,011 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox and diff

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,848 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 81,818 miles

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

oil leak at G/Box

oil leak at rear dif

Pass 16 Jul 2010 81,525 miles

Both front tyre walls perished.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 81,063 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 80,822 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 80,810 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

chassis corroded

f/ bottom ball joints slight play

heavy under sill coated

oil leak from engine and diff

rear fuel pipes cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2007 80,646 miles

exhaust corroded †slight play rack †rear diff noisey †heavy undersilled

Pass 12 Jul 2006 80,622 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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BPG 953H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BPG 953H, 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 BPG 953H registered?

BPG 953H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 26 February 1970.

Is BPG 953H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPG 953H shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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