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BYL 6H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,802 mi
Last recorded21,802 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYL 6H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 21,802 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 21,348 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 20,210 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 19,224 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 18,351 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 15,457 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cracking

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Oil leak on engine ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 15,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil Leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 14,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside underside of car heavily undersealed

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 14,970 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside underside of car heavily undersealed

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 14,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r driveshaft has slight play in rubber doughnut/universal joint

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 27 Aug 2014 14,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r driveshaft has slight play in rubber doughnut/universal joint

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 22 Aug 2013 14,465 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 14,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 14,068 miles

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,778 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 13,459 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 13,459 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leaks from engine & gearbox

some front & rear suspension& wheel bearing play

Fail 9 Sep 2009 13,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leaks from engine & gearbox

some front & rear suspension& wheel bearing play

Pass 3 Sep 2008 12,156 miles

handbrake effort at pass limit,some front brake imbalance

Fail 29 Aug 2008 12,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 11,839 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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BYL 6H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BYL 6H, 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 BYL 6H registered?

BYL 6H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 15 July 1970.

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