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MSJ 445P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,082 mi
Last recorded57,082 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSJ 445P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,082 miles

corrosion on inner & outer sills and rear floor pans

Pass 21 Jun 2016 56,623 miles

floors and sills slightly corroded

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jun 2015 56,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,999 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 7 Jul 2011 55,819 miles

inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2010 5,573 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 55,773 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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MSJ 445P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MSJ 445P, 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 MSJ 445P registered?

MSJ 445P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 29 April 1976.

Is MSJ 445P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSJ 445P shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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