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DPB 745J

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,866 mi
Last recorded62,866 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPB 745J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 62,866 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 62,866 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 62,715 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 61,873 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 61,063 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 60,209 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,093 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 59,992 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 59,992 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 59,938 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 59,938 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 59,692 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 59,692 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 59,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs slightly pitting.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 59,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 59,247 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,209 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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DPB 745J is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DPB 745J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPB 745J registered?

DPB 745J is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 10 August 1970.

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The MOT history for DPB 745J shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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