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VOG 318S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,104 mi
Last recorded95,104 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOG 318S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 95,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside heavily under sealed

Fail 16 Oct 2013 95,104 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside heavily under sealed

Pass 25 Feb 2012 34,421 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 93,592 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 93,587 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 92,694 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 92,561 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 92,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 87,717 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to perish

Fail 22 Aug 2008 87,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre outer wall starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2007 87,480 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 87,316 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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VOG 318S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VOG 318S, 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.

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What year was VOG 318S registered?

VOG 318S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 July 1978.

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