MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,443 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chip in windscreen
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chip in windscreen
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight binding to both front brakes
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?
Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VBM 173S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 60,431 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBM 173S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VBM 173S registered?
VBM 173S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 7 September 1977.
Is VBM 173S safe to buy?
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