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VRH 600J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,999 mi
Last recorded9,999 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRH 600J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 9,999 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 9,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 7,284 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 7,284 miles

Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 5,968 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 5,968 miles

Front position lamp(s) 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)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 2,564 miles

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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VRH 600J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VRH 600J, 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 VRH 600J registered?

VRH 600J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is VRH 600J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRH 600J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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