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KGF 247A

1963 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,968 mi
Last recorded44,968 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1963 Triumph Vitesse60,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGF 247A
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 44,968 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 44,737 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 44,033 miles

movement in both steering rack ball joints

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 27 Jul 2016 47,033 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

movement in both steering rack ball joints

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jun 2015 43,923 miles

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

drivers door difficult to close

exhaust is wedged on centre chassis

has play developing in near side steering ball joint

Fail 25 Jun 2015 43,922 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

exhaust is wedged on centre chassis

has play developing in near side steering ball joint

Pass 11 Aug 2014 43,724 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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KGF 247A is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 60,274 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 KGF 247A, 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 63 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KGF 247A registered?

KGF 247A is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 22 April 1963.

Is KGF 247A safe to buy?

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