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DCK 117B

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,941 mi
Last recorded48,941 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCK 117B
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 48,941 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,386 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,192 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 45,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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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DCK 117B is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DCK 117B, 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

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What year was DCK 117B registered?

DCK 117B is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 24 April 1970.

Is DCK 117B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCK 117B shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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