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VJV 431V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,481 mi
Last recorded5,481 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJV 431V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 5,481 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 5,474 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 5,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper and lower rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 5,469 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper and lower rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2016 4,984 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 4,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 4,548 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 4,548 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 4,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bolt from inlet manifold to exhaust manifold missing

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 16 Sep 2014 4,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bolt from inlet manifold to exhaust manifold missing

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2013 3,468 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 2,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre slightly cracked

rigid brake pipe slightly insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2012 2,474 miles

Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust clamp insecure

nearside front tyre slightly cracked

rigid brake pipe slightly insecure

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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VJV 431V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VJV 431V, 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.

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What year was VJV 431V registered?

VJV 431V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 September 1979.

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