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PMU 285R

1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,422 mi
Last recorded29,422 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire 150060,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMU 285R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 29,422 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 29,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe front to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 28,643 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 28,410 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 28,211 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 27,688 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

handbrake lever wobbley

n/s rear brake low efficiency

slight wear in n/s fulcrum pin

Fail 28 Jul 2012 27,688 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

handbrake lever wobbley

n/s rear brake low efficiency

slight wear in n/s fulcrum pin

Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,344 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 27,144 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 27,144 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 26,997 miles

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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PMU 285R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 60,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PMU 285R, 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 49 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 PMU 285R registered?

PMU 285R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 13 May 1977.

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The MOT history for PMU 285R shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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