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VMB 928J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,427 mi
Last recorded17,427 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMB 928J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 17,427 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 17,427 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,458 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 174,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,311 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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VMB 928J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 VMB 928J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VMB 928J registered?

VMB 928J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is VMB 928J safe to buy?

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