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VLH 180G

1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Maroon Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,351 mi
Last recorded71,351 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK342,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLH 180G
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1968
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 71,351 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 71,309 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 71,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,259 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 71,117 miles

bolts on seat belt and rear shock absorbers not fully onto locknut

Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,997 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 70,995 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,658 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

front tyres getting low

various holes in offside front floor (outside the prescribed areas).

Fail 9 Jul 2008 70,653 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres getting low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various holes in offside front floor (outside the prescribed areas).

Pass 11 Jul 2007 69,576 miles

Advise attention to number plate light.

Advise both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 68,509 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 68,508 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise both front tyres inner walls perishing.

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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VLH 180G is a 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Maroon with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 42,302 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 MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLH 180G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 58 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VLH 180G registered?

VLH 180G is a 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 1 November 1968.

Is VLH 180G safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLH 180G shows 12 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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