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8922 VC

1963 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,852 mi
Last recorded81,852 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1963 Triumph Spitfire34,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8922 VC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2013 81,852 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 81,609 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 81,010 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 80,557 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering rack ball joint

Pass 1 Aug 2009 79,166 miles

PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING RACK ARM BALL JOINT

PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK ARM BALL JOINT

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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8922 VC is a 1963 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 34,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 8922 VC, 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 63 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8922 VC registered?

8922 VC is a 1963 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 April 1963.

Is 8922 VC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8922 VC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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