MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,331 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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play in steering wheel in and out movement
slight play in brake linkage to master cylinders
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
play in steering wheel in and out movement
slight play in brake linkage to master cylinders
slight play in steering rack
Offside Rear number plate light was in op now works (was unplugged)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns front upper (2.4.G.2)
modified suspension and braking system
ns front brake hose close to tyre when on full lock
ns rear outer drive shaft boot split
rear tyres very close to rear springs may foul when pressure is low or under load
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
os rear drive shaft boot fouling chassis
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
os rear drive shaft boot fouling chassis
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
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VNM 4S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VNM 4S, 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 VNM 4S registered?
VNM 4S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 September 1977.
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