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CNM 765C

1963 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

7,645 mi
Last recorded7,645 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1963 Triumph Vitesse60,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNM 765C
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 7,645 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak .....and Rear Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 7,600 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak .....and Rear Diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 5,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush, Slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper & Lower, Slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 5,291 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush, Slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper & Lower, Slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 3,260 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sills (5.2.6)

steering rack has slight wear

Pass 3 Aug 2015 3,083 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 1,531 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 29 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 14 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 16,551 miles

Oil leak

slight play on near side steering rack end

Fail 13 Oct 2011 16,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

slight play on near side steering rack end

Pass 1 Apr 2010 16,453 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 16,453 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,438 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 16,389 miles

slight play at nearside of rack

Fail 11 Dec 2007 16,389 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight play at nearside of rack

Pass 12 Dec 2006 16,099 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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CNM 765C is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 60,274 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 CNM 765C, 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 63 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CNM 765C registered?

CNM 765C is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 September 1963.

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