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VFK 126X

1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,478 mi
Last recorded1,478 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire 150074,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFK 126X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2007 1,478 miles

car heavily undersealed

diff leaking

gearbox leaking

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2006 98,920 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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VFK 126X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 74,882 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFK 126X, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VFK 126X?

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What year was VFK 126X registered?

VFK 126X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is VFK 126X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFK 126X shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VFK 126X have outstanding finance?

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