MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,884 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil leak
battery insecure
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
battery insecure
bonnet corroded around hindge on o/s
handbrake high
oil leak from engine
passenger seatbelt starting to fray
passenger side seat securing bolt slack
propshaft oil seal leaking
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
bonnet corroded around hindge on o/s
drivers side seat securing bolt slack
handbrake high
oil leak from engine
passenger seatbelt starting to fray
passenger side seat securing bolt slack
propshaft oil seal leaking
sill on n/s/has hole in but not within 30cms of mounting
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
steering rack as very slight movement in rubber mountings
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VAT 207S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAT 207S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VAT 207S registered?
VAT 207S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 August 1977.
Is VAT 207S safe to buy?
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