MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,126 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advancing under body corrosion
both headlamps poor beam patterns
centre exhaust joint slight blow
engine and diff oil leaks
front floor corroded
n/s/f chassis corroded
o/s/ f and o/s/r lights slight interaction
o/s/r inner hub damp
rear floors corroded and holed
slight play steerin g wheel
wind screen insert insecure
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake pads appear low
front coil springs corroding
general under body corrosion
offside floor pan corroding
offside rear exhaust strap broken
offside rear hub damp
rear leaf spring corroding
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
all tyres under inflated
n/s inner sill corroded through
oil leak o/s/r hub
Nearside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VWJ 78S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VWJ 78S, 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 VWJ 78S registered?
VWJ 78S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 May 1978.
Is VWJ 78S safe to buy?
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