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SAD 277G

1969 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,019 mi
Last recorded59,019 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1969 Triumph Spitfire MK340,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAD 277G
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 59,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 58,919 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,919 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 58,786 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 58,786 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 58,624 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 58,358 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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SAD 277G is a 1969 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1969 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 40,631 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 MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SAD 277G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 57 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SAD 277G registered?

SAD 277G is a 1969 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 12 May 1969.

Is SAD 277G safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAD 277G shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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