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SLN 908R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,748 mi
Last recorded76,748 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLN 908R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 76,748 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 76,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 76,605 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,595 miles

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 76,595 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 76,153 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 76,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 75,254 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 75,207 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,207 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,780 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 74,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 May 2007 72,268 miles

advisory notice the same as 522982437116 on 12/05/2007

Fail 12 May 2007 72,268 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Metal brake pipes in poor condition †Rear pipes advanced corrosion †Rear hoses perishing

Rack boots perishing †Suspension mounts and bushes perishing

Some inbalance and fluctuation on front brakes

Some play in nsf inner rack joint †Some play in nsr hub area

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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SLN 908R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SLN 908R, 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 SLN 908R registered?

SLN 908R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1977.

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