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VMF 432S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,576 mi
Last recorded83,576 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMF 432S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,576 miles

Drivers floor pan has had repair that can't be properly assessed due to sealant over welds.

Offside Rear Service and parking brake slightly slow to react.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 83,576 miles

Drivers floor pan has had repair that can't be properly assessed due to sealant over welds.

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Service and parking brake slightly slow to react.

Fail 26 May 2017 83,566 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F steering rack gaitor starting to deteriorate.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,485 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 83,485 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,705 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 82,705 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 81,523 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,273 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 79,178 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,647 miles

corrosion osf x member

handbrake on limit of travel

play osr wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2009 77,172 miles

underside of vehicle patched and heavily coated wit sealant

Fail 19 Aug 2009 77,172 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 77,104 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VMF 432S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 VMF 432S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VMF 432S registered?

VMF 432S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 June 1978.

Is VMF 432S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMF 432S shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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