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CPC 461H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,558 mi
Last recorded96,558 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPC 461H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 96,558 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 96,557 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 96,449 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 96,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 96,419 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 96,391 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 96,391 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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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CPC 461H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CPC 461H, 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 CPC 461H registered?

CPC 461H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is CPC 461H safe to buy?

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