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MOC 542P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,138 mi
Last recorded35,138 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOC 542P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 35,138 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 35,128 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,731 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,403 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,906 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 33,351 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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MOC 542P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 MOC 542P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MOC 542P registered?

MOC 542P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 October 1976.

Is MOC 542P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOC 542P shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MOC 542P have outstanding finance?

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