MOT Status
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94,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight under body corrosion
sligtht dif oil leak
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
slight under body corrosion
sligtht dif oil leak
slight oil leak
slight under body corrosion
slight oil leak
oil leak
under body corrosion
slight oil leak
slight under body corrosion
slight oil leak
slight under body corrosion
slight oil leak
slight under body corrosion
slight oil leak
slight oil leak from rear diff
underbody corrosion
Oil leak
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
various underbody corrosion
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play stearing rack(offside)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VGB 81R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 VGB 81R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VGB 81R registered?
VGB 81R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 June 1977.
Is VGB 81R safe to buy?
The MOT history for VGB 81R shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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