MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
some play in steering rack
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nearside and offside outer and undersills corroded but not excesive or in a prescribed area
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VKN 438J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 VKN 438J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VKN 438J registered?
VKN 438J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 August 1970.
Is VKN 438J safe to buy?
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