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Triumph Spitfire

White · Petrol · 1964 · 2,000 cc

5347 VUMOT history

5347 VU is a white petrol Triumph Spitfire first used on 14 Feb 1964. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2023
Mileage
75,342 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5347 VU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Model
Spitfire
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
14 Feb 1964
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

5347 VU was last recorded at 75,342 miles on 28 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,342 miles · 25 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 75,342 miles
  • 2021 – 74,697 miles
  • 2020 – 74,081 miles
  • 2019 – 72,498 miles
  • 2018 – 71,285 miles
  • 2017 – 70,971 miles
  • 2016 – 69,669 miles
  • 2015 – 68,744 miles
  • 2013 – 67,567 miles
  • 2012 – 66,944 miles
  • 2011 – 66,524 miles
  • 2009 – 65,392 miles
  • 2008 – 65,170 miles
  • 2007 – 62,997 miles
  • 2006 – 60,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,342 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,342 miles
    Test number
    835643494327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail75,342 miles (+645)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,342 miles
    Test number
    413294312627
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass74,697 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    74,697 miles
    Test number
    553594905522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,695 miles (+614)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,695 miles
    Test number
    403639469657
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake slack adjuster has abnormal movement (1.1.18 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,081 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,081 miles
    Test number
    373080186657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,080 miles (+1,582)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,080 miles
    Test number
    154509088080
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,498 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,498 miles
    Test number
    596566188987
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail72,496 miles (+1,211)1 dangerous11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,496 miles
    Test number
    423269116875
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, at anti roll bar mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake insecure disc pad retaining pin (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,285 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,285 miles
    Test number
    354224627142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,971 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,971 miles
    Test number
    980888544916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,669 miles (+925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,669 miles
    Test number
    333199282961
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass68,744 miles (+1,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,744 miles
    Test number
    207452815411
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  13. Pass67,567 miles (+623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,567 miles
    Test number
    906808343229
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass66,944 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,944 miles
    Test number
    208800452278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,524 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,524 miles
    Test number
    716268241267
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear, service brake and hand brake performance significantley reduced compared with offside.

  16. Pass66,524 miles (+1,132)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,524 miles
    Test number
    978868341231
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear, service brake and hand brake performance significantley reduced compared with offside.

  17. Pass65,392 miles (+222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,392 miles
    Test number
    120154999299
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass65,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    65,170 miles
    Test number
    510821978207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,170 miles (+2,173)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,170 miles
    Test number
    134597368297
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

  20. Pass62,997 miles (+2,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,997 miles
    Test number
    653211157117
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Fail60,490 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,490 miles
    Test number
    400960166149
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

  22. Pass60,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    60,490 miles
    Test number
    741600266138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5347 VU

What vehicle is registration 5347 VU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5347 VU on a white petrol Triumph Spitfire first used on 14 Feb 1964. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 5347 VU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 5347 VU expired on 27 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 5347 VU?
The MOT on 5347 VU expired on 27 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 5347 VU done?
5347 VU was recorded at 75,342 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2022, an average of 950 miles a year.
Has 5347 VU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5347 VU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on 5347 VU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 5347 VU find?
5347 VU passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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