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PNY 770R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

12,609 mi
Last recorded12,609 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNY 770R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 12,609 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 12,084 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 12,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 11,406 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 10,704 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 10,499 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 9,864 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 9,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 8,742 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 8,734 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 8,183 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 8,173 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

l/h + r/h front floorpans corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 7,491 miles

O/S and N/S front floor corroded.

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

N/S steering rack has slight play.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jun 2009 7,491 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

N/S steering rack has slight play.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S and N/S front floor corroded.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jun 2008 5,221 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 5,221 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 3,096 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 3,096 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 1,848 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 1,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 954 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2005 954 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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PNY 770R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PNY 770R, 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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PNY 770R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 February 1977.

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