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CFH 656G

1968 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

89,758 mi
Last recorded89,758 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1968 Triumph Vitesse49,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFH 656G
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2009 89,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine poor running/smoke

various signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2006 89,318 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 89,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body/structure poor condition,appears to have been parked up long term.

front trunnions lift

fuel cap poor fit.

steering rack moving in mounts

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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CFH 656G is a 1968 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1968 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 49,262 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 CFH 656G, 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 58 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CFH 656G registered?

CFH 656G is a 1968 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 August 1968.

Is CFH 656G safe to buy?

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