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VNU 304S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,674 mi
Last recorded77,674 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNU 304S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2024 77,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 77,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 77,612 miles

exhaust as a slight blow. rear box

osr brake binding slightly, slight Imbalance

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,247 miles

back box slight blow

both front shocker lower bushes have slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2015 77,247 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

back box slight blow

both front shocker lower bushes have slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,198 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 77,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 76,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,665 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 75,665 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 75,661 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 744,465 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 74,269 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 74,260 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 74,083 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 73,754 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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VNU 304S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VNU 304S, 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

How do I check the history of VNU 304S?

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What year was VNU 304S registered?

VNU 304S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is VNU 304S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNU 304S shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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