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Triumph Vitesse MOT Results

82.7% pass rate
from 283 tests in 2020
(34% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Triumph Vitesse is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.1% fail on Brakes (12% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Brake performance (6.6% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (25% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (23% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (4.4% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (2.9% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (19% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (15% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (7.4% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (16% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (0.72% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (6.8% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (3.7% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.71% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (29% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal
      • 0.35% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.71% fail on Rigid brake pipes (38% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.35% fail on Leaks
    • 0.35% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.35% fail on Lever
    • 0.35% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.35% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.35% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.35% fail on Brake drums
  • 6.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Electrical equipment (45% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Horn (59% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Electrical wiring (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (37% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.35% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.35% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.35% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 4.2% fail on Suspension (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms (15% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.35% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings (24% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Anti-roll bars (9.9% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Linkage (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (41% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on View to rear
      • 0.35% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Chassis (29% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Chassis condition (28% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Fuel system (7.3% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Pipe (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Seats (21% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Driver's seat (64% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Passenger's seat (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.35% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.35% fail on Body
      • 0.35% fail on Other body component
    • 0.35% fail on Doors
      • 0.35% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition
  • 1.8% fail on Steering (53% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Steering column (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.35% fail on Operation
    • 0.35% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.35% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.35% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (14% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts (13% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Condition (62% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.35% fail on Requirements
  • 0.71% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.35% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.35% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.35% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.35% fail on Speedometer
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