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BUL 16H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,294 mi
Last recorded3,294 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUL 16H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 3,294 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 3,203 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 3,067 miles

all 4 tyre walls cracking

wear found in both lower trunions

Pass 22 Jun 2012 2,986 miles

o/s lower trunnion slight play.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 2,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 2,702 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 2,702 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 2,538 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 2,538 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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BUL 16H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BUL 16H, 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 BUL 16H registered?

BUL 16H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 15 June 1970.

Is BUL 16H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUL 16H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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