CarVerify

Free Car Check

CPA 449H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,852 mi
Last recorded52,852 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPA 449H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 52,852 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 52,525 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 52,199 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 51,505 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,505 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 50,842 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 49,491 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,108 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 49,101 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 48,583 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 47,321 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,587 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 45,263 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 42,590 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
Full Triumph Vitesse reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CPA 449H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CPA 449H, 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

How do I check the history of CPA 449H?

You can check the full history of CPA 449H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CPA 449H registered?

CPA 449H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 22 April 1970.

Is CPA 449H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPA 449H shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CPA 449H have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CPA 449H. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.