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SFX 44R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

2,133 mi
Last recorded2,133 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFX 44R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 2,133 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 1,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Very bad oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 1,475 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Very bad oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 1,425 miles

Bad oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

offside parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 24 Jun 2013 1,273 miles

Bad oil leak

Offside rear wheel arch return corroded

Play in steering rack rubber mounting bushes

Fail 10 Jun 2013 1,269 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Bad oil leak

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear wheel arch return corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack rubber mounting bushes

Pass 25 May 2012 1,043 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 25 May 2012 1,040 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 989 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering,slight play in bottom swivel,wheel arches corroded,chassis members corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2008 509 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 15 Apr 2008 507 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 99,823 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 99,311 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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SFX 44R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SFX 44R, 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 SFX 44R registered?

SFX 44R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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