MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,359 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?
Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VVP 844T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 70,146 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VVP 844T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VVP 844T registered?
VVP 844T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 15 August 1978.
Is VVP 844T safe to buy?
The MOT history for VVP 844T 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.
Does VVP 844T have outstanding finance?
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