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VOW 146J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

33,447 mi
Last recorded33,447 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOW 146J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,447 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

front position lamps do not come on independently from headlights

steering wheel has lift -play in rack

Fail 29 Mar 2019 33,446 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

front position lamps do not come on independently from headlights

steering wheel has slight lift (play in rack)

Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,339 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 33,150 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 33,138 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both track rod ends (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 32,742 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 32,614 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 32,602 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,085 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 32,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 31,463 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 30,927 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,816 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 29,027 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 29,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2008 27,884 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2007 27,258 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 May 2007 27,258 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2006 26,410 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 26,410 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyres under inflated

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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VOW 146J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 VOW 146J, 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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VOW 146J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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