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VNN 563S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,994 mi
Last recorded51,994 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNN 563S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,994 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 51,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,885 miles

O/S Seat belt frayed and in poor condition.

O/S/R Sill closure panel area corroded.

Vehicle underside under sealed obscuring some testable items.

Fail 16 Jun 2017 51,876 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

O/S Door catch faulty.

O/S Seat belt frayed and in poor condition.

O/S/R Sill closure panel area corroded.

Vehicle underside under sealed obscuring some testable items.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 51,810 miles

Front body valance corroded.

N/S/F Body area corroded/filled (out rigger area).

N/S/F Body support bracket corroded.

N/S/R Body area corroded (tie bar area).

O/S/F Body support bracket corroded.

O/S/F Outer sill area corroded.

O/S/R Body area corroded (tie bar area).

Vehicle under side under sealed not allowing a full vehicle inspection.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,620 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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VNN 563S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VNN 563S, 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 VNN 563S registered?

VNN 563S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1977.

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