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VCH 428S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

7,875 mi
Last recorded7,875 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCH 428S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 7,875 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Fail 20 Feb 2017 7,875 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,755 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 7,755 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 6,389 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 6,383 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 4,179 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2009 4,178 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2008 2,577 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2008 2,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2007 853 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2007 847 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2006 99,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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VCH 428S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 VCH 428S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VCH 428S registered?

VCH 428S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is VCH 428S safe to buy?

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