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REW 758R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,271 mi
Last recorded23,271 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREW 758R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 23,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 23,271 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 22,817 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 22,610 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 22,609 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 21,799 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 21,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 21,171 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,681 miles

corrosion on underside

oil leak at diff

seam opening on nearside lower arm

Fail 16 Apr 2014 19,689 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

clamp missing on exhaust front pipe

corrosion on underside

oil leak at diff

play in steering

seam opening on nearside lower arm

Pass 10 Apr 2013 18,705 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine and rear diff

play in steering column

surface corossion on underside

Fail 3 Apr 2013 18,699 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak on engine and rear diff

play in steering column

surface corossion on underside

Pass 24 Apr 2012 17,756 miles

engine idle uneven

lock nuts on front suspension not fully on nylocks

play in steering column

Fail 20 Apr 2012 17,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

engine idle uneven

lock nuts on front suspension not fully on nylocks

play in steering column

Pass 18 Apr 2011 15,796 miles

rear brakes uneven

travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,422 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perishing

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

slight playn/s steering rack

Fail 12 Apr 2010 14,422 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perishing

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

slight playn/s steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,423 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from rear axle

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,536 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 12,185 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 12,114 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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REW 758R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 REW 758R, 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 REW 758R registered?

REW 758R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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