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VAY 963S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,751 mi
Last recorded50,751 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAY 963S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 50,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion in boot floor

Pass 14 Feb 2019 50,267 miles

strong smell of petrol in car and boot areas no leak detected

Pass 27 Dec 2013 50,123 miles

underbody heavily undersealed/??

Pass 16 Dec 2012 49,391 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,326 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 49,316 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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 963S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 963S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VAY 963S?

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What year was VAY 963S registered?

VAY 963S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 October 1977.

Is VAY 963S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAY 963S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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