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SCV 243S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,684 mi
Last recorded39,684 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCV 243S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 39,684 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 39,242 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 36,452 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 34,895 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 34,895 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 33,058 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,458 miles

park brake lever has side to side movement rachet operation satisfactory

Fail 9 Jul 2014 29,451 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

park brake lever has side to side movement rachet operation satisfactory

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,751 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 28,745 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,869 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 26,859 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,513 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,097 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 24,097 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,849 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

h/c emissions high

slight noie nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Aug 2006 21,849 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

front number plate damaged

h/c emissions high

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

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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SCV 243S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SCV 243S, 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 SCV 243S registered?

SCV 243S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1977.

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