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BUL 770H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,324 mi
Last recorded45,324 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUL 770H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,324 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 45,324 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 45,311 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 45,296 miles

front to rear brake pipes and offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear driveshaft universal joint feels slightly rough.

rear differential minor leak

Pass 18 May 2010 45,230 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 45,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

difficulty inspecting brake pipes and chassis, heavily undersealed.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,190 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 45,066 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 44,268 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 44,268 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 770H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BUL 770H, 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 770H registered?

BUL 770H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 13 July 1970.

Is BUL 770H safe to buy?

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