MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,609 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
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)
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)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
l/h + r/h front floorpans corroded
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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?
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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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