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VAY 966H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,606 mi
Last recorded7,606 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAY 966H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 7,606 miles

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Both rack mountings perished. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 70,601 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Both rack mountings perished. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2009 7,529 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 7,351 miles

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 966H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 VAY 966H, 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.

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How do I check the history of VAY 966H?

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What year was VAY 966H registered?

VAY 966H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 May 1970.

Is VAY 966H safe to buy?

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