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VCG 384R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,008 mi
Last recorded18,008 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCG 384R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 18,008 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 17,993 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 17,986 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,946 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 17,901 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Rear brakes balance close to limits

Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,800 miles

exhaust joints blowing

o/s foot brake reading low

o/s handbrake reading low

oil leaks

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,694 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 17,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 17,281 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 17,281 miles

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

Hand brake lever travel getting long.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,135 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 17,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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VCG 384R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 VCG 384R, 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 50 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 VCG 384R registered?

VCG 384R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 August 1976.

Is VCG 384R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCG 384R shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VCG 384R have outstanding finance?

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