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VVV 668S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,820 mi
Last recorded67,820 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVV 668S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2007 67,820 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 67,814 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VVV 668S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 VVV 668S, 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

How do I check the history of VVV 668S?

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What year was VVV 668S registered?

VVV 668S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 September 1977.

Is VVV 668S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVV 668S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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