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VOY 300M

1971 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,089 mi
Last recorded61,089 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOY 300M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,089 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 61,084 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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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VOY 300M is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 VOY 300M, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VOY 300M registered?

VOY 300M is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is VOY 300M safe to buy?

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