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VBT 469J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,617 mi
Last recorded14,617 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBT 469J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 14,617 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 13,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 13,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 12,419 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 10,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 10,499 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 10,138 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 10,138 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VBT 469J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VBT 469J, 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

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What year was VBT 469J registered?

VBT 469J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 August 1970.

Is VBT 469J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBT 469J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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