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POA 210R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

74,683 mi
Last recorded74,683 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2006
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOA 210R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2006 74,683 miles

rear exhaust mounting loose - but NOT insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2006 74,677 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 74,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

air leak on Inlet manifold

mid (rear) exhaust mounting not sfully secured to chassis

rear silencer has mounting bracket that does not correspond to mount on car

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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POA 210R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 POA 210R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of POA 210R?

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What year was POA 210R registered?

POA 210R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 February 1977.

Is POA 210R safe to buy?

The MOT history for POA 210R shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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