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EVG 603H

1978 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,526 mi
Last recorded16,526 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Triumph Vitesse21,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVG 603H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 16,526 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 16,130 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 15,758 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 12,160 miles

some lift in steering column

Pass 9 Oct 2015 10,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal anti-slip device slightly worn

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

steering rack bushes worn and have slight play

Fail 9 Oct 2015 10,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal anti-slip device slightly worn

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

steering rack bushes worn and have slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2014 9,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear shock absorber lower bush slightly deteriorated

nearside wiper blade slightly split

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2013 7,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear shock absorber lower bush slightly deteriorating

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 17 Jun 2013 7,838 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear shock absorber lower bush slightly deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2012 5,132 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 4,839 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

exhaust fouling chassis

steering rack slight free play n/s

Fail 13 Apr 2011 4,831 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

exhaust fouling chassis

steering rack slight free play n/s

Pass 7 Aug 2009 3,045 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 3,043 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EVG 603H is a 1978 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 21,466 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 EVG 603H, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EVG 603H registered?

EVG 603H is a 1978 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 7 July 1978.

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