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VLH 221S

1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,403 mi
Last recorded2,403 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire 150060,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLH 221S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 2,403 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 2,393 miles

front brake performance close to imbalance

passenger seat missing

Fail 28 Sep 2011 2,380 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake performance close to imbalance

passenger seat missing

slight drag n/s/f brake

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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VLH 221S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 VLH 221S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLH 221S registered?

VLH 221S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is VLH 221S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLH 221S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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