MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
325 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps switch spring gone (1.7.4b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end lock nut loose (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
wipers smeary
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Battery insecure
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)
Battery insecure
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s bonnet hinge broken
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VWG 601S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 VWG 601S, 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 VWG 601S registered?
VWG 601S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 July 1978.
Is VWG 601S safe to buy?
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