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VCM 545M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,284 mi
Last recorded51,284 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCM 545M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

differential leaking oil

rear view mirror insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2015 51,283 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

differential leaking oil

rear view mirror insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 51,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

bolt missing from nearside seat but seat not insecure

bolt missing from offside seat but seat not insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,896 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 50,144 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 48,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,586 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,679 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 44,491 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 42,954 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

extensive undersealing throught underside of vehicle causing testable items untestable

Pass 4 May 2006 41,268 miles

offside front tyre small splits in sidewall

signs of age cracking on nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 May 2006 41,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre small splits in sidewall

signs of age cracking on nearside rear tyre

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 545M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 545M, 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 545M registered?

VCM 545M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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