MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,524 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
this vehicle has been heavily repaired and heavily cover over cannot fully see repairs
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
this vehicle has been heavily repaired and heavily cover over cannot fully see repairs
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
this vehicle has been heavily repaired and cover over
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
vehicle has been heavily patch repaired and covered over. Cannot fully see repair.
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PTG 550R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 PTG 550R, 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 PTG 550R?
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What year was PTG 550R registered?
PTG 550R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1977.
Is PTG 550R safe to buy?
The MOT history for PTG 550R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PTG 550R have outstanding finance?
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