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VUK 530M

1973 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,871 mi
Last recorded104,871 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph Spitfire50,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUK 530M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 104,871 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 102,025 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,556 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 94,526 miles

Nearside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 92,207 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 91,839 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 91,351 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 91,210 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 91,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 90,939 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 90,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 89,996 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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VUK 530M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 VUK 530M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VUK 530M?

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What year was VUK 530M registered?

VUK 530M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 27 October 1973.

Is VUK 530M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUK 530M shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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