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HFN 87D

1982 Triumph Vitesse

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,734 mi
Last recorded7,734 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFN 87D
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 7,734 miles

Offside door stay disconnected.

Oil leak

Gearbox oil leak.

Nearside door stay disconnected.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 7,734 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox oil leak.

Nearside door stay disconnected.

Offside door stay disconnected.

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2011 7,180 miles

this vehicle has had extensive welding repairs and been coated with heavy sealer making assessment difficult.

Fail 7 Oct 2010 7,168 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 5,637 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 5,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 5,547 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 5,534 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 5,529 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 5,529 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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HFN 87D is a 1982 Triumph Vitesse in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HFN 87D, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HFN 87D?

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What year was HFN 87D registered?

HFN 87D is a 1982 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is HFN 87D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFN 87D shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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