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VVP 877T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

31,694 mi
Last recorded31,694 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVP 877T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 31,694 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 31,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 31,666 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 31,658 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 31,280 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 19 Jul 2018 31,280 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 19 Jul 2017 30,965 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rubber coupling at rack worn (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 30,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rubber coupling at rack worn (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 30,943 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to smear windscreen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 30,428 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2015 29,401 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,194 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 27,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 29,125 miles

n/s headlight dim

oil leak

vehicle only just met mot standards for emissions

Fail 8 May 2012 29,122 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 28,842 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,354 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,398 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 26,996 miles

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

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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VVP 877T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VVP 877T, 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

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What year was VVP 877T registered?

VVP 877T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1978.

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