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YPH 1

1963 Triumph Vitesse

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,489 mi
Last recorded17,489 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1963 Triumph Vitesse60,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPH 1
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 17,489 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Mar 2017 17,489 miles

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jan 2016 17,352 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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YPH 1 is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 60,274 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 YPH 1, 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 63 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YPH 1 registered?

YPH 1 is a 1963 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 16 May 1963.

Is YPH 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPH 1 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YPH 1 have outstanding finance?

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