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VLY 941S

1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,475 mi
Last recorded22,475 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire 150060,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLY 941S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 22,475 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 21,957 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 21,416 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 19,854 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 18,803 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 18,790 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 18,067 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 17,690 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 17,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Wheel hub badly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 16,676 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 16,621 miles

emission nearing maxium

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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VLY 941S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VLY 941S, 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 VLY 941S registered?

VLY 941S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is VLY 941S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLY 941S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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