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VJO 246T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,626 mi
Last recorded72,626 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJO 246T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,626 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 71,460 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 71,373 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine has oil leak

gear box has oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 71,348 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine has oil leak

gear box has oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 71,035 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,378 miles

rear brakes require attention

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 69,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine /gear box and diff have oil leaks

Fail 3 Aug 2011 69,790 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine /gear box and diff have oil leaks

Pass 10 Aug 2010 68,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

diff has bad oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2010 68,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

diff has bad oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,503 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 67,457 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 61,464 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 61,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2005 61,198 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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VJO 246T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 VJO 246T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VJO 246T registered?

VJO 246T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 May 1979.

Is VJO 246T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJO 246T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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