MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,369 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake lights appear dim
chip in windscreen
horn has a harsh note
near side steering rack boot in poor condition
slight play in both front wheel bearings
wipers smeering
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside front wheel slight binding
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?
Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VHJ 553S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 VHJ 553S, 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 VHJ 553S registered?
VHJ 553S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 12 October 1977.
Is VHJ 553S safe to buy?
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