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VVO 769S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

12,799 mi
Last recorded12,799 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVO 769S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 12,799 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 12,795 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 7,810 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 7,791 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 5,602 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 5,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 3,573 miles

offside rear bumper insecure

offside rear inner road wheel slightly damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2007 3,563 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Hazard warning lamps flashing above normal speed

offside rear bumper insecure

offside rear inner road wheel slightly damaged

offside rear position lamp slightly affected by offside hazard warning lamps

Fail 16 Apr 2007 3,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 99,844 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 99,842 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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VVO 769S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VVO 769S, 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 VVO 769S registered?

VVO 769S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 January 1978.

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