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SCW 325P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,898 mi
Last recorded73,898 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCW 325P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 73,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 72,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 71,337 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 68,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 67,689 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,861 miles

rear brake slight binding

slight corrosion to floors and body mounts

Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,470 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,831 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,303 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 61,303 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 58,764 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,710 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,571 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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SCW 325P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 SCW 325P, 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 50 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 SCW 325P?

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What year was SCW 325P registered?

SCW 325P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 May 1976.

Is SCW 325P safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCW 325P shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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