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PHY 13S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

7,641 mi
Last recorded7,641 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHY 13S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 7,641 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 7,640 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 7,439 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 7,439 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 7,295 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 7,186 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 6,972 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 6,972 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 6,621 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 6,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 6,495 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 6,495 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 6,274 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 6,274 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 6,032 miles

front of offside sill rusty

HClevel high on tick over

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

foot pedal slightly spongy

slight playin offside lower trunion

Fail 28 Jun 2013 6,028 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

HClevel high on tick over

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

foot pedal slightly spongy

front of offside sill rusty

slight playin offside lower trunion

Pass 29 Jun 2012 5,847 miles

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Fail 22 Jun 2012 5,840 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Pass 22 Jun 2011 5,485 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 4,941 miles

Handbrake lever feels poor to floor?

N/S/F tyre on limit

O/S/F outrigger to chassic holed

O/S/R bacl plate wet / heat related ?

Possible engine oil leak?

Fail 28 Jun 2010 4,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Handbrake lever feels poor to floor?

N/S/F tyre on limit

O/S/F outrigger to chassic holed

O/S/R bacl plate wet / heat related ?

Possible engine oil leak?

Pass 22 Jun 2009 4,701 miles

Brake pipes covered in under seal

Exhaust straps almost broken away

N/S seat missing.

N/S/F floor pan holed

Fail 22 Jun 2009 4,699 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipes covered in under seal

Exhaust straps almost broken away

N/S seat missing.

N/S/F floor pan holed

Pass 30 Jun 2008 4,178 miles

bottom steerig shaft to rack rubber cuppling looks poor

rear axle leaf spring looks poor

rear exhaust mounts look very poor

vehicle floor front pass side holed

Fail 25 Jun 2008 4,178 miles

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

bottom steerig shaft to rack rubber cuppling looks poor

front pads look very low

rear axle leaf spring looks poor

rear exhaust mounts look very poor

vehicle floor front pass side holed

Pass 25 Jun 2007 3,713 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 3,713 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 3,167 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 3,167 miles

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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PHY 13S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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 PHY 13S, 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 PHY 13S registered?

PHY 13S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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