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DDE 426C

2001 Triumph Vitesse

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,788 mi
Last recorded57,788 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDE 426C
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 57,788 miles

general chassis corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2015 57,620 miles

Oil leak

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

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

all tyre sidewalls badly perished

slight bind on offside front wheel

Pass 26 Apr 2014 57,289 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 53,632 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,491 miles

chassis showing signs of corrosion

poor beam pattern on dip beam

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,448 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

signs of under body corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2011 49,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

signs of under body corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,037 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 48,988 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,464 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 48,464 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DDE 426C is a 2001 Triumph Vitesse in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DDE 426C, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DDE 426C registered?

DDE 426C is a 2001 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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The MOT history for DDE 426C shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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