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VBK 348T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,472 mi
Last recorded32,472 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBK 348T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 32,472 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 32,050 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 31,652 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 31,330 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 30,891 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 30,642 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 30,642 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 29,535 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 29,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 29,140 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 28,677 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 28,258 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 27,452 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 27,340 miles

Oil leak

offside fron chassis outrigger corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 26,953 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,564 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,279 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,065 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,195 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 25,195 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,287 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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VBK 348T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 VBK 348T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VBK 348T registered?

VBK 348T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 March 1979.

Is VBK 348T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBK 348T shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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