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VDD 314S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,083 mi
Last recorded13,083 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDD 314S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 13,083 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 12,928 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 11,897 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 11,615 miles

o/s wiper plastic broke

rear wheel arches corroded and holed with sharp edges (under vehcle)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 11,615 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wheel arches corroded and holed with sharp edges (under vehcle)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,778 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 10,749 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 5,371 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 5,371 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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VDD 314S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDD 314S, 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 VDD 314S registered?

VDD 314S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 August 1977.

Is VDD 314S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDD 314S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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