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VBH 150E

1967 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,972 mi
Last recorded96,972 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1967 Triumph Spitfire43,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBH 150E
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 96,972 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 96,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 96,790 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front wheel bearings slight noise when spun by hand

Pass 11 Aug 2007 96,668 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 96,643 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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VBH 150E is a 1967 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1967 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 43,531 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 VBH 150E, 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 59 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VBH 150E registered?

VBH 150E is a 1967 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 May 1967.

Is VBH 150E safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBH 150E shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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