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SGC 417R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,076 mi
Last recorded72,076 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGC 417R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 72,076 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 71,658 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 71,497 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,166 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,229 miles

o/s check strap broken

Pass 27 Oct 2012 69,864 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 69,094 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 64,928 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 62,094 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,899 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,306 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 55,281 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 52,064 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 87,725 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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SGC 417R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SGC 417R, 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 SGC 417R?

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What year was SGC 417R registered?

SGC 417R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 August 1976.

Is SGC 417R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGC 417R shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SGC 417R have outstanding finance?

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