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YLE 718G

1969 Triumph Vitesse

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,749 mi
Last recorded23,749 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1969 Triumph Vitesse45,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLE 718G
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 23,749 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 23,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 May 2015 22,778 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,004 miles

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

Oil leak

Slignt play in both offside & nearside lower suspension trumions.

Pass 10 May 2013 21,752 miles

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

non standard wheel & tyres fitted.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,525 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 21,097 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,357 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 19,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

some play in lower trunions non standard wheels fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,274 miles

some play in both lower trunions. play in n/s/r wheel bearing. rear shocks poor opp. non standard wheels fitted.

Pass 14 May 2007 16,692 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 15,928 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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YLE 718G is a 1969 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1969 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 45,716 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLE 718G, 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 57 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YLE 718G registered?

YLE 718G is a 1969 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 29 May 1969.

Is YLE 718G safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLE 718G shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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