MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
bolts on seat belt and rear shock absorbers not fully onto locknut
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)
slight play in both front wheel bearings
front tyres getting low
various holes in offside front floor (outside the prescribed areas).
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).
Advise attention to number plate light.
Advise both rear tyres perishing.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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