MOT reliability
Triumph Vittesse
12 vehicles · 137 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Triumph Vittesse vehicles and 137 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Vittesse has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 59,058 miles.
12
Vehicles
137
MOT tests
563
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Vittesse problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Vittesse MOT tests:
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Other145%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Brakes4%
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Steering2%
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Visibility2%
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Triumph Vittesse MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Vittesse MOT tests:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (8 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (4 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (3 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- POSITION LAMPS AND DIP BEAM OPERATE TOGETHER (2 times)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (2 times)
- rear nearside susspension noisy in operation ? no noticable play or faults? (2 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
Triumph Vittesse pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 78,377 |
| 1969 | 3 | 22 | 73% | 59,934 |
| 1968 | 3 | 47 | 74% | 65,217 |
| 1967 | 4 | 57 | 91% | 53,246 |
| 1965 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 41,885 |
Triumph Vittesse reliability FAQ
Across 12 Triumph Vittesse vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Vittesse MOT issues are:
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Play in steering rack inner joint(s); Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c).
The typical Triumph Vittesse in our data has covered around
59,058 miles.
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