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VTA 330S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,581 mi
Last recorded36,581 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTA 330S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 36,581 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 35,610 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 35,170 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,894 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 34,663 miles

OIL LEAK .

Pass 21 Sep 2014 34,240 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2013 33,663 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL SLIGHTLY WORN .

Oil leak

PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTING MECHANISM WORN .

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,569 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 32,563 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,596 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,004 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 30,378 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 29,870 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 29,378 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 28,422 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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VTA 330S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTA 330S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VTA 330S registered?

VTA 330S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 August 1977.

Is VTA 330S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTA 330S shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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