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FSV 315

1985 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,560 mi
Last recorded65,560 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSV 315
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 65,560 miles

slight play in o/s/r hub

engine running to ritch and smokey

Fail 11 Aug 2009 65,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine running to ritch and smokey

slight play in o/s/r hub

Pass 28 Jul 2008 63,778 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 63,772 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

some up and down movement on steering column.

steering rack inner joints worn to limit.o/s cover sill insecure.

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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FSV 315 is a 1985 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FSV 315, 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 41 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FSV 315 registered?

FSV 315 is a 1985 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 20 February 1985.

Is FSV 315 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSV 315 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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