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VVH 786V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,846 mi
Last recorded93,846 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVH 786V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 93,846 miles

various floor pan corrossion,not excessive

Fail 27 Sep 2013 93,846 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 87,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/r inner w/arch area slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 83,033 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 80,374 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 80,373 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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VVH 786V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 VVH 786V, 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 47 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 VVH 786V registered?

VVH 786V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 September 1979.

Is VVH 786V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVH 786V shows 6 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.

Does VVH 786V have outstanding finance?

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