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VPA 139S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

7,749 mi
Last recorded7,749 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPA 139S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 7,749 miles

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

bonnet deteriorated

only just met parking brake requirements

Fail 5 Apr 2016 7,749 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

bonnet deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2015 7,416 miles

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

bonnet badly corroded/deteriorated inside

Fail 30 Mar 2015 7,416 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

bonnet badly corroded/deteriorated inside

Pass 26 Aug 2013 6,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bonnet deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2012 5,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both seats have slight play in runners

nearside front of bonnet badly corroded and split

Fail 27 Jul 2012

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both seats have slight play in runners

nearside front of bonnet badly corroded and split

Pass 1 Jun 2011 5,491 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 5,474 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 4,581 miles

hand brake just meets requirements 26%

Fail 1 Jun 2010 4,580 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 3,567 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 3,538 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2007 2,930 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 2,331 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 2,314 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear lower panel and vallance badly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2006 789 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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VPA 139S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VPA 139S, 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 VPA 139S registered?

VPA 139S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 February 1978.

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