MOT reliability
Triumph Vitess
15 vehicles · 122 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Triumph Vitess vehicles and 122 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Vitess has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,438 miles.
15
Vehicles
122
MOT tests
591
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Vitess problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Vitess MOT tests:
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Other116%
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Steering8%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Brakes2%
Triumph Vitess pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (15)
Most common Triumph Vitess MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Vitess MOT tests:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (3 times)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Triumph Vitess pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 | 20 | 100% | 26,201 |
| 1971 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 16,597 |
| 1970 | 2 | 12 | 75% | 35,728 |
| 1969 | 3 | 29 | 86% | 42,316 |
| 1968 | 2 | 9 | 67% | 44,961 |
| 1967 | 3 | 25 | 56% | 35,301 |
| 1966 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 29,392 |
| 1964 | 2 | 9 | 67% | 39,513 |
Triumph Vitess reliability FAQ
Across 15 Triumph Vitess vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Vitess MOT issues are:
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3).
The typical Triumph Vitess in our data has covered around
36,438 miles.
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