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VCM 331M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,158 mi
Last recorded80,158 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCM 331M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 80,158 miles

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

Parking brake lever pivot worn

Pass 26 Jul 2016 79,886 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 79,788 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,640 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Slightly bent spoke on N/S rear wheel

Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,353 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering column has some movement in clamps

Pass 25 Jul 2012 79,055 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 79,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

While on brake test the pedal went to the floor then came back after 1 min.Brake fluid dirty.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 78,847 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 18,677 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 3 Jun 2010 78,659 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake travel high

Pass 27 May 2009 77,640 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 76,605 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 75,858 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 74,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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VCM 331M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 VCM 331M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VCM 331M registered?

VCM 331M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 August 1973.

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The MOT history for VCM 331M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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