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VNV 121S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,196 mi
Last recorded13,196 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNV 121S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 13,196 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 13,090 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 11,257 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 11,255 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 11,255 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 11,252 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 8,690 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 8,680 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear indicator lense is missing a fish

Pass 5 Mar 2013 5,279 miles

Oil leak

both rear light lenses contain water

Fail 4 Mar 2013 5,268 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both rear light lenses contain water

Pass 7 Mar 2012 1,107 miles

handbrake lever has play to car body

hazard warning switch intermittant

Fail 6 Mar 2012 1,107 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake lever has play to car body

hazard warning switch intermittant

Pass 3 Aug 2011 1,080 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 1,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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VNV 121S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VNV 121S, 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 VNV 121S registered?

VNV 121S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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