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VYX 76S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,361 mi
Last recorded21,361 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYX 76S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 21,361 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 19,352 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 19,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 16,653 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 15,018 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 13,689 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 13,689 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 12,716 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 12,716 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007
Pass 21 Apr 2006 9,993 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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VYX 76S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VYX 76S, 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

How do I check the history of VYX 76S?

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What year was VYX 76S registered?

VYX 76S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is VYX 76S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYX 76S shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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