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VOX 976T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,137 mi
Last recorded91,137 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOX 976T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,137 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 91,137 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 91,137 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 91,021 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 90,922 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 90,300 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 90,287 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 90,023 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 89,865 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 89,693 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 89,581 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 28 May 2010 89,576 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2009 88,642 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 87,536 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 85,866 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 85,866 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 85,855 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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VOX 976T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VOX 976T, 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 VOX 976T registered?

VOX 976T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 November 1978.

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