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BYX 396H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,161 mi
Last recorded58,161 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYX 396H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 58,161 miles

minor oil leak from rear differential

Fail 14 Jan 2025 58,150 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker gasket failed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

minor oil leak from rear differential

Pass 9 Jan 2024 57,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2015 55,143 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,017 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 54,599 miles

nearside front and offside rear perishing

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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BYX 396H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BYX 396H, 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 BYX 396H registered?

BYX 396H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is BYX 396H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYX 396H shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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