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3476 VB

1989 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,292 mi
Last recorded29,292 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration3476 VB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 29,292 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 29,224 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,118 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,992 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 28,831 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 28,693 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,607 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 28,594 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,391 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 28,243 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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3476 VB is a 1989 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 3476 VB, 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 37 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 3476 VB registered?

3476 VB is a 1989 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 August 1989.

Is 3476 VB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3476 VB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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