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VBB 703T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,834 mi
Last recorded97,834 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBB 703T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 97,834 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 97,818 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,487 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 96,039 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 95,408 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 95,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2009 94,304 miles

both front shock absorber top bushes deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2009 94,297 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front shock absorber top bushes deteriorated

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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VBB 703T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 VBB 703T, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VBB 703T registered?

VBB 703T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is VBB 703T safe to buy?

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