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TKF 49G

1989 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

13,268 mi
Last recorded13,268 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKF 49G
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 13,268 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 13,219 miles

Braking system leaking At master cylinder pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Dip (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 12,791 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 12,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 12,555 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 12,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 12,189 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 12,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front bumper loose

Fail 30 Mar 2006 12,129 miles

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

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

o/s/front floor corroded

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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TKF 49G is a 1989 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 TKF 49G, 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 37 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TKF 49G is a 1989 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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