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CPA 657H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,451 mi
Last recorded85,451 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPA 657H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 85,451 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 85,450 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))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger corroded / damaged (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,439 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 81,787 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 80,113 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 80,113 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe / pump (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,188 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 77,289 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 75,971 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 75,971 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,793 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 73,792 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2010 72,339 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f brake hose is close to the trackrod end

under side of vehicle is coverd in underseal unable to check properly

Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,234 miles

slight front brake im balance

Fail 13 Jul 2009 70,234 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight front brake im balance

Pass 25 Jul 2008 67,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/front tyre is cut in outer side wall due to wheel trim

Pass 11 Jul 2007 65,654 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 65,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 25 Jul 2006 63,335 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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CPA 657H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CPA 657H, 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 CPA 657H registered?

CPA 657H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 21 April 1970.

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