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CPJ 492H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,858 mi
Last recorded55,858 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPJ 492H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 55,858 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 55,858 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear drive sharft rubbers split

offside rear side chassis rail corroied/cracked out side prescribe area

Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,858 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 55,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s chassis damage

Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,858 miles

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

o/s rack gaiter deteriorating

slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 27 Apr 2007 54,734 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,060 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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CPJ 492H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CPJ 492H, 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 CPJ 492H registered?

CPJ 492H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 11 June 1970.

Is CPJ 492H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPJ 492H shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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