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SFM 935R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,316 mi
Last recorded54,316 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFM 935R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 54,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to n/s outer sill

slight corrosion to vehicle floor o/s and upper body

slight movement in both front lower suspension joints

Pass 14 Aug 2018 54,264 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking and in poor condition

rear lower tie bar bushes deteriorated but no movement found

slight corrosion to n/s outer sill

slight corrosion to vehicle floor and upper body

Pass 14 Aug 2017 54,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper split

Offside Front Lower slight play in suspension trunion

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to vehicle floor and body

Fail 31 Jul 2017 54,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper split

Offside Front Lower slight play in suspension trunion

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to vehicle floor and body

Pass 11 Jun 2013 54,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres cracked

floor corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 54,074 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyres cracked

floor corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,030 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 53,997 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 53,944 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 53,846 miles

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

n/s/front brake sticking.n/s steering rack boot cracking

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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SFM 935R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SFM 935R, 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

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What year was SFM 935R registered?

SFM 935R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 August 1976.

Is SFM 935R safe to buy?

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