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EXA 864

1938 Triumph Vitesse

Cream Petrol 2056cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,936 mi
Last recorded34,936 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXA 864
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1938
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,056cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 34,936 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 34,177 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 33,471 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 32,628 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 31,065 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 29,342 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 29,067 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 28,381 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 27,234 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 26,009 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,603 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 22,459 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 20,765 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,002 miles

slight play in nearside kingpin

Pass 4 Jun 2011 17,786 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 16,813 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,140 miles

slight blow on centre section of exhaust

Fail 2 Jun 2009 16,138 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

slight blow on centre section of exhaust

Fail 20 May 2008 15,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight binding offside rear brake

slight wear n/s lower kingpin

slight wear o/s upper king pin

Pass 20 May 2008 15,816 miles

slight binding offside rear brake

slight wear n/s lower kingpin

slight wear o/s upper king pin

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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EXA 864 is a 1938 Triumph Vitesse in Cream with a 2,056cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EXA 864, 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 88 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 EXA 864 registered?

EXA 864 is a 1938 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 10 March 1938.

Is EXA 864 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXA 864 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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