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KEY 893G

1975 Triumph Vitesse

Cream Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,363 mi
Last recorded52,363 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEY 893G
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1975
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2014 52,363 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise repair to n/s front anti roll bar mounting

Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,363 miles

advise repair to n/s front anti roll bar mounting

Fail 23 Apr 2014 52,303 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 51,479 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 51,399 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 May 2008 51,399 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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KEY 893G is a 1975 Triumph Vitesse in Cream with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 KEY 893G, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KEY 893G registered?

KEY 893G is a 1975 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 June 1975.

Is KEY 893G safe to buy?

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