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YWP 508M

1974 Triumph Vitesse

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,468 mi
Last recorded4,468 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWP 508M
MakeTriumph
ModelVitesse
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 4,468 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 4,467 miles

Offside 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)

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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YWP 508M is a 1974 Triumph Vitesse in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YWP 508M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YWP 508M registered?

YWP 508M is a 1974 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 15 March 1974.

Is YWP 508M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWP 508M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YWP 508M have outstanding finance?

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