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VTV 4S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,427 mi
Last recorded38,427 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTV 4S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 38,427 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 38,234 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 37,849 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 37,301 miles

Both rear lower shock absorber rubber bushes worn slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2021 34,779 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 34,779 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake pipe joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 34,175 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 133,265 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 32,015 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 32,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,505 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 28,575 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,907 miles

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

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,431 miles

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,982 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,809 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 24,809 miles

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

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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VTV 4S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VTV 4S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VTV 4S?

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What year was VTV 4S registered?

VTV 4S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is VTV 4S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTV 4S shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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