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DJD 197H

1970 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,023 mi
Last recorded3,023 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJD 197H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2021 3,023 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin and bushes both rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 2,850 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower pin/arm marked bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn pin bush movement marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 2,296 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 1,624 miles

all 4 tyres scrubbing edges

Pass 26 Oct 2016 955 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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

oil leaks

Pass 26 Oct 2015 338 miles

movement in steering rackinner ball joints and knock

oil leak

slight movement in top of steering colum

Pass 6 Nov 2014 99,753 miles

Oil leak

slight movement in steering rack and knock

Pass 9 Apr 2013 98,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body corrosion

extions to seat belt lower mountings

hand brake needs ajusting

nearside door hard to close

steering rack gaitors starting to deteriate

Pass 17 Apr 2012 98,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body corrosion

extions to seat belt lower mountings

nearside door hard to close

Pass 8 Apr 2011 97,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

body corrosion

extions to rear bottom seat belts mountings

movement in steering rack inner ball joints

nearside door hard to close

nearside rear bump stop lose

offside rear bumb stip show signs of wheel rubbing it

Pass 31 Mar 2010 97,634 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front door stickey door catch

parking brake needs ajusting and movement in hand brake leaver

rear wheels shows sines of rubbing on top bump rubbers at some time

Pass 19 Mar 2009 97,274 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion front inner wings

hand brake cable mount braking away

knock and movement in steering rack also nearside inner balljoint

slight movement in steering colume

Pass 7 Apr 2008 96,680 miles

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

Oil leak

corroded inner front wings

hand brake cable mount braking away

slight play and movement in steering rack

steering column and wheel moving up and doen and side to side

Pass 5 Apr 2007 96,133 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight knock and movement in steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2006 95,524 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

slight knock in steering rack

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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DJD 197H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DJD 197H, 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 DJD 197H registered?

DJD 197H is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 10 June 1970.

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