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DOY 54J

1970 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,796 mi
Last recorded76,796 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOY 54J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,796 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 76,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,192 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,313 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,197 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 75,114 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 74,389 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,814 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 70,579 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 69,318 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 67,858 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 67,858 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 67,726 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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DOY 54J is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DOY 54J, 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 DOY 54J registered?

DOY 54J is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 11 August 1970.

Is DOY 54J safe to buy?

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