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DHV 584H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,119 mi
Last recorded91,119 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHV 584H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 91,119 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lift in trunnion (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 91,108 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lift in trunnion (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 90,905 miles

Movement in both n/s and o/s front lower arm outer swivel links

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine gearbox possibly diff: ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 90,877 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint Flexible coupling broken (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure rubber out of holder (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short Starter motor feed cable is rubbing on the steering column (1.9.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine gearbox possibly diff: ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 90,568 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 90,566 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 90,373 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 89,972 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 89,972 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 89,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,309 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 89,301 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 88,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 88,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake just made required efficiency

Pass 17 Jun 2008 88,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 87,946 miles

some play in n/s and o/s front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jun 2006 87,716 miles

tyres appear to have touched rear of front arches

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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DHV 584H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DHV 584H, 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 DHV 584H registered?

DHV 584H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 12 June 1970.

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