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HMY 880B

1964 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,192 mi
Last recorded56,192 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1964 Triumph Vitesse52,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMY 880B
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,192 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 56,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,863 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,743 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 55,733 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 53,266 miles

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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HMY 880B is a 1964 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1964 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 52,173 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 HMY 880B, 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 62 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 HMY 880B registered?

HMY 880B is a 1964 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 15 September 1964.

Is HMY 880B safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMY 880B shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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