Triumph Vitesse MOT Failures
An analysis of 583 real DVSA MOT tests on the Triumph Vitesse — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Triumph Vitesse fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Triumph Vitesse is wheel bearings worn — this model is 46 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 583 MOT tests, 13.41% of all Triumph Vitesse tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
Other notable weak points include fluid leak (15x the fleet average) and suspension pin, bush or joint worn (9.1x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Triumph Vitesse's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 2 categories: Suspension, Exhaust & Emissions. If you're inspecting a Triumph Vitesse before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Triumph Vitesse
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Triumph Vitesse:
Suspension — check for wheel bearings worn, suspension pin, bush or joint worn. Exhaust & Emissions — check for fluid leak.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Triumph Vitesse MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Triumph Vitesse?
Based on 583 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is wheel bearings worn — at 46x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include fluid leak and suspension pin, bush or joint worn.
Is the Triumph Vitesse reliable based on MOT data?
The Triumph Vitesse has 3 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is wheel bearings worn. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include wheel bearings worn, fluid leak, suspension pin, bush or joint worn.
How do I check a Triumph Vitesse's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.