Asking Price: £9,950
1970 Triumph Vitesse Convertible (U601)
Classicwise • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive 1970 Triumph Vitesse convertible with a manual transmission. It has a large history file and is described as being in very good, usable condition with minor age-related marks and is rust free.
Condition
7
Good, usable, minor age marks.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
21,000 miles
BYL6H
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Vehicle A Great usable example of a UK supplied right hand drive Triumph Vitesse.
This is a manual car without overdrive first registered on 15th July 1970 as an original CV chassis code Vitesse convertible.
this vehicle has had just 8 former keepers since new and is supplied today with a huge history file documenting the vehicles maintenance and ownership from new.
This includes, maintenance and repair receipts, the original service book and hand book, old MOT documents & letters from former owners too! The car to this day remains in a very good useable condition.
although there are minor age related marks in places the car remains rust free and ready to be used.
It developed excellent smooth power from the 2 litre 6 cylinder engine which is delivered easily through the 4 speed manual gearbox too.
The interior is smart and a pleasant place to sit with all the gauges are tell tales working as they should too.
An additional oil pressure gauge has also been added under the passen...
Points of note
£1,560
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,625
Median Price (Since 2020)
£30,011
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 14 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
21,348 miles
Registration Date
1970-07-15
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 10 2025 with 21,348 miles
Passed
On Jun 05 2024 with 20,210 miles
Passed
On May 25 2023 with 19,224 miles
Passed
On Jun 15 2022 with 18,351 miles
Passed
On Aug 21 2017 with 15,457 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front tyre outer wall cracking
- Offside Rear tyre outer wall cracking
- Oil leak on engine
- Oil leak rear diff
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Passed
On Aug 16 2016 with 15,304 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- Oil Leak
Passed
On Aug 19 2015 with 14,970 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside underside of car heavily undersealed
- oil leak
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Failed
On Aug 17 2015 with 14,970 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside underside of car heavily undersealed
- oil leak
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Aug 27 2014 with 14,750 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- oil leak from rear diff
- oil leak from engine
- n/s/r driveshaft has slight play in rubber doughnut/universal joint
Failed
On Aug 27 2014 with 14,750 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- oil leak from rear diff
- oil leak from engine
- n/s/r driveshaft has slight play in rubber doughnut/universal joint
Passed
On Aug 22 2013 with 14,465 miles
Failed
On Aug 08 2013 with 14,461 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Aug 08 2012 with 14,068 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- gear box oil leak
Passed
On Aug 17 2011 with 13,778 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- slight play in n/s front wheel bearing.
- both rear brake hose ferrules corroded.
Failed
On Sep 01 2010 with 13,459 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passed
On Sep 01 2010 with 13,459 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Sep 21 2009 with 13,081 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Entered:
- oil leaks from engine & gearbox
- some front & rear suspension& wheel bearing play
Failed
On Sep 09 2009 with 13,067 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Entered:
- oil leaks from engine & gearbox
- some front & rear suspension& wheel bearing play
Passed
On Sep 03 2008 with 12,156 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- handbrake effort at pass limit,some front brake imbalance
Failed
On Aug 29 2008 with 12,154 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed
On Sep 08 2006 with 11,839 miles
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