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VAY 453H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,406 mi
Last recorded51,406 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAY 453H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,406 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,396 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,298 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 51,108 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 51,089 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,945 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,516 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chassis corroded

n/side and o/side front suspension conponents corroded

n/side o/side rear suspension conponents corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,399 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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VAY 453H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAY 453H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VAY 453H?

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What year was VAY 453H registered?

VAY 453H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 May 1970.

Is VAY 453H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAY 453H shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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