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VFL 693H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,202 mi
Last recorded71,202 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFL 693H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 71,202 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 71,194 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 70,921 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,485 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 69,670 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 69,443 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 68,878 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,115 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 67,222 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,260 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 65,048 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 63,356 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 61,318 miles

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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VFL 693H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 VFL 693H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VFL 693H registered?

VFL 693H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 April 1970.

Is VFL 693H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFL 693H shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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