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MMS 439P

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,314 mi
Last recorded85,314 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMS 439P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,314 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,023 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 84,375 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 84,375 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 84,164 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,164 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 83,836 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 83,782 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 83,782 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 83,698 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 83,632 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 83,600 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 83,585 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 83,558 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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MMS 439P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 MMS 439P, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MMS 439P registered?

MMS 439P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 August 1975.

Is MMS 439P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMS 439P shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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