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VNM 4S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,331 mi
Last recorded21,331 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNM 4S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 21,331 miles

play in steering wheel in and out movement

slight play in brake linkage to master cylinders

Fail 19 Apr 2023 21,331 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 19,273 miles

Offside Rear number plate light was in op now works (was unplugged)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 19,139 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 18,030 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 17,500 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,924 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 16,914 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 16,873 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,654 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,378 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 16,098 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,650 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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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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