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BYP 74H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,273 mi
Last recorded91,273 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYP 74H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 91,273 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 90,711 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 90,711 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2015 90,642 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 90,447 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 90,233 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 90,233 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 89,122 miles

Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front top ball joint rubber boots missing

both rack gaitors deterioated

offside front track rod end slightly worn/boot missing

Pass 25 Jul 2011 87,232 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Jul 2011 87,232 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 85,575 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 84,478 miles

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

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

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

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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BYP 74H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYP 74H, 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 BYP 74H registered?

BYP 74H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 13 May 1970.

Is BYP 74H safe to buy?

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