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VLP 200S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,426 mi
Last recorded4,426 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLP 200S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 4,426 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight leak from rear diff

Fail 20 Sep 2017 4,424 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play bottom trunnion (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 9 Aug 2016 4,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play in joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil leak from diff at output flange o/s oil leak font of engine oil leak sump plug ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 4,117 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play in joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil leak from diff at output flange o/s oil leak font of engine oil leak sump plug ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 3,527 miles

Hazzard switch removed (not required)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 2,227 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 2,225 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 991 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 99,384 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 99,384 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 97,417 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 96,308 miles

hand brake near end travel

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

clamp missing from exhaust

slight corrision on underside of vehicle

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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VLP 200S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VLP 200S, 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 VLP 200S registered?

VLP 200S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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