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PDY 508R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,710 mi
Last recorded10,710 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDY 508R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 10,710 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 10,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 10,347 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 10,069 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 9,633 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 9,633 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 9,166 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 7,880 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 7,433 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 7,433 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 6,928 miles

advise no clamp securing battery

Pass 28 May 2011 5,829 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2010 4,361 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 2,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 2,187 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 12 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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PDY 508R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 PDY 508R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PDY 508R registered?

PDY 508R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1977.

Is PDY 508R safe to buy?

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