MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,767 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
co .14% HC 1000 ppm
nearside front lower trunnion gaiter deteriating
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
co .14% HC 1000 ppm
nearside front lower trunnion gaiter deteriating
Centre Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
brake caliper mount bolt n/s/f top poor
n/s/r brake pipe poor repair position (hub)
speedo drive cable rubbing on steering shaft engine bay
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
VWP 847R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 VWP 847R, 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 VWP 847R?
You can check the full history of VWP 847R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VWP 847R registered?
VWP 847R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1977.
Is VWP 847R safe to buy?
The MOT history for VWP 847R shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VWP 847R have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VWP 847R. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.