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PMC 471R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,899 mi
Last recorded19,899 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMC 471R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 19,899 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 16,897 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,869 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 16,869 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

o/s/f +n/s/f upper ball joint +t/r/end joint rubber gaitors split

Pass 5 Jun 2007 16,777 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 16,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

track rod end gaiters torn

Pass 31 May 2006 16,500 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 16,495 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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PMC 471R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PMC 471R, 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 PMC 471R registered?

PMC 471R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 February 1977.

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