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HBP 588H

2005 Triumph Vitesse

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,514 mi
Last recorded43,514 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBP 588H
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 43,514 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 43,135 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 43,135 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 42,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake slighty binding

very bad oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2010 42,849 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake slighty binding

very bad oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2008 42,673 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,167 miles

front lower suspension srm bushes starting to perish.

general underbody corrosion.

rear anti rollbar links worn @ rubbers perishing.

slight wear in steering arms.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,725 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 41,120 miles

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2005 41,120 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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HBP 588H is a 2005 Triumph Vitesse in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HBP 588H, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HBP 588H registered?

HBP 588H is a 2005 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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