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MYR 543P

1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,973 mi
Last recorded53,973 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire 150042,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYR 543P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 53,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2017 53,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 51,788 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 48,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,720 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 44,720 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MYR 543P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MYR 543P, 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

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What year was MYR 543P registered?

MYR 543P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 25 May 1976.

Is MYR 543P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYR 543P shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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