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Triumph Vitesse MOT Results

80.0% pass rate
from 385 tests in 2020
(26% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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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.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 3.1% fail on Horn
      • 1.0% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.52% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.52% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.52% fail on Position lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp
  • 8.1% fail on Brakes
    • 6.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.0% fail on Pedal
      • 0.26% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.78% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.52% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.52% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.26% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.26% fail on Cable
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.26% fail on Master cylinder
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 5.2% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.26% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.26% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.26% fail on Flexible coupling
    • 0.26% fail on Steering play
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.1% fail on Suspension (62% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.78% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.78% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (75% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Chassis
      • 0.78% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.78% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.52% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.26% fail on System
    • 0.78% fail on Doors
      • 0.52% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.52% fail on Door condition
      • 0.26% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
    • 0.26% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.26% fail on Seats
      • 0.26% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.78% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.78% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.52% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.26% fail on Requirements
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.52% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.52% fail on Attachment
  • 0.52% fail on Tyres
    • 0.26% fail on Size/type
    • 0.26% fail on Condition
    • 0.26% fail on Tread depth
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