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VXC 63N

1974 Triumph Spitfire

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,032 mi
Last recorded84,032 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1974 Triumph Spitfire62,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXC 63N
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 84,032 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,708 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 82,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 82,019 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Various oil leaks (Engine, Gearbox, Differential)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 81,467 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Various oil leaks (Engine, Gearbox, Differential)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

main beam tell tale not illuminating on dash

Fail 13 Apr 2015 80,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

main beam tell tale not illuminating on dash

Pass 11 Apr 2014 80,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2013 77,026 miles

Front tyres at 4mm of tread

Rear tyres at 3mm of tread

Pass 26 Sep 2009 77,002 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 76,964 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 76,673 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 76,329 miles

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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VXC 63N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 VXC 63N, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VXC 63N registered?

VXC 63N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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