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WXA 809M

1973 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,528 mi
Last recorded65,528 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXA 809M
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 65,528 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 65,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Gearbox and Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 65,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 65,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 65,431 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 65,416 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 65,357 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,326 miles

very slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,289 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 65,287 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 65,275 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 65,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,096 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,016 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,996 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S STEERING RACK

Pass 9 Jun 2008 64,965 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 64,943 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 64,780 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 64,776 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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WXA 809M is a 1973 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WXA 809M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WXA 809M registered?

WXA 809M is a 1973 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 3 August 1973.

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