MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,196 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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
Oil leak
both rear light lenses contain water
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
handbrake lever has play to car body
hazard warning switch intermittant
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VNV 121S safe to buy?
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