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PTY 577S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,126 mi
Last recorded18,126 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTY 577S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 18,126 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 117,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 116,365 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 15,407 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 15,407 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 15,383 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 15,263 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Minor oil leak

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 11,880 miles

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 11,880 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 11,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 4,053 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 4,043 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 96,257 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 96,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 95,816 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 94,102 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 93,238 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 92,564 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 91,896 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 91,214 miles

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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PTY 577S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PTY 577S, 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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What year was PTY 577S registered?

PTY 577S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is PTY 577S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTY 577S shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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