MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH VITESSEs year 1968

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Pass percent:69.51%

(The average a petrol TRIUMPH VITESSE year 1968 passes without issue)

Based on:2,512 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	184
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	111
Headlamp aim out of alignment	109
Registration plate lamp issues	93
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	80
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	74
Rear brake binding	68
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	59
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	36
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	32
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	27
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	22
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	20
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	19
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Rear brake application uneven	13
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Brake pipe excessively corroded	12
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	11
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	10
Front brake application uneven	10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	10
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	6
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Registration plate issues	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	4
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	3
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	3
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	184
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	111
Headlamp aim out of alignment	109
Registration plate lamp issues	93
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	80
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	74
Rear brake binding	68
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	59
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	36
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	32
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	27
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	22
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	20
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	19
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Rear brake application uneven	13
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Brake pipe excessively corroded	12
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	11
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	10
Front brake application uneven	10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	10
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	6
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Registration plate issues	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	4
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	3
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	3
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH VITESSEs year 1968

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