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DEA 895J

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,685 mi
Last recorded79,685 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEA 895J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 79,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion starting to boot floor

offside parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 18 May 2010 79,679 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion starting to boot floor

offside parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 11 Jun 2009 79,315 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 79,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 78,964 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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DEA 895J is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DEA 895J, 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 DEA 895J registered?

DEA 895J is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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