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ULE 13F

1968 Triumph Vitesse

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,782 mi
Last recorded33,782 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1968 Triumph Vitesse49,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULE 13F
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 33,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Fail 11 Aug 2014 33,782 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,024 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

body has old body filler starting to come of and may reveal sharp corroded edges

Pass 10 May 2011 30,165 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 30,165 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 28,659 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 28,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres pearished

Pass 21 May 2009 27,426 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/s/r tyre perishing , corrosion within o/s/r inner wheel arch & both rear quater panels .

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,173 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 27,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rack inner bush worn

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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ULE 13F is a 1968 Triumph Vitesse in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ULE 13F, 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 ULE 13F registered?

ULE 13F is a 1968 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 16 April 1968.

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