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RXO 353

1968 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,601 mi
Last recorded51,601 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1968 Triumph Vitesse49,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXO 353
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 51,601 miles

Brake pipes could be better routed.

Fail 17 May 2017 51,576 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pipes could be better routed.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 50,703 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 50,703 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 49,191 miles

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

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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RXO 353 is a 1968 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1968 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 49,262 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 RXO 353, 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 58 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RXO 353 registered?

RXO 353 is a 1968 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 12 February 1968.

Is RXO 353 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RXO 353 shows 5 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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