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VVD 839S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,810 mi
Last recorded95,810 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVD 839S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 95,810 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 95,755 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,559 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 95,371 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 95,127 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 94,902 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 94,535 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 94,258 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 94,037 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 94,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 93,588 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 93,562 miles

Centre Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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VVD 839S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVD 839S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VVD 839S registered?

VVD 839S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is VVD 839S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVD 839S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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