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MTC 121R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,920 mi
Last recorded81,920 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTC 121R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,920 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 80,567 miles

aims

ball joint gaitors

wipers

Pass 22 Oct 2008 80,000 miles

offside wiper

rear box

Pass 29 Oct 2007 79,718 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 79,478 miles

tyres

Pass 19 Oct 2005 79,380 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 79,382 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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MTC 121R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Green 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 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 MTC 121R, 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

How do I check the history of MTC 121R?

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What year was MTC 121R registered?

MTC 121R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 August 1976.

Is MTC 121R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTC 121R 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.

Does MTC 121R have outstanding finance?

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