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MBN 245R

1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,712 mi
Last recorded4,712 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire 150042,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBN 245R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 4,712 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 4,694 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 4,675 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 4,642 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 4,610 miles

Rear axle diff slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 4,101 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 7,096 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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MBN 245R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 42,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MBN 245R, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MBN 245R?

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What year was MBN 245R registered?

MBN 245R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 18 August 1976.

Is MBN 245R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBN 245R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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