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VTG 545G

1969 Triumph Spitfire MK4

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,000 mi
Last recorded55,000 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTG 545G
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK4
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,000 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 54,990 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,369 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?

Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
291
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 53
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
brake binding 32
Stop lamp not working 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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VTG 545G is a 1969 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VTG 545G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 57 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VTG 545G registered?

VTG 545G is a 1969 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 2 May 1969.

Is VTG 545G safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTG 545G 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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