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DPF 888J

1970 Triumph Vitesse

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,210 mi
Last recorded32,210 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Vitesse48,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPF 888J
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 32,210 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 32,209 miles

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

Braking system leaking pipe on master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 32,056 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 32,056 miles

Fuel pipe insecure from fuel pump (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe leaking at fuel pump output side (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2014 32,022 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 32,021 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s main beam

Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,948 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,654 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,339 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 31,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,790 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,480 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,456 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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DPF 888J is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DPF 888J, 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 DPF 888J registered?

DPF 888J is a 1970 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 25 August 1970.

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