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VCG 932N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,826 mi
Last recorded91,826 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCG 932N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 91,826 miles

Filler in O/s sill but magnetic

Floor pans and inner sills undersealed, difficult to fully assess for corrosion and repairs

Slight fuel staining/dampness from petrol pump but not leaking at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2017 91,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trunion has wear

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 91,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 90,425 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,187 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 90,133 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 90,133 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 90,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

gearbox and diff oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 89,798 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 89,616 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 89,542 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres perrished on sidewalls

Fail 22 Sep 2009 89,502 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres perrished on sidewalls

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 17 Sep 2008 89,483 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 89,463 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 89,451 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 89,424 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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VCG 932N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 VCG 932N, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VCG 932N registered?

VCG 932N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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