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SON 270S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

63,263 mi
Last recorded63,263 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSON 270S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,263 miles

Offside door pillar is cracked under door lock but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 63,258 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside door pillar is cracked under door lock but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 63,149 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff and engine area

Fail 15 Feb 2016 63,149 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth on light cluster (1.1.A.3f)

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

slight oil leak from rear diff and engine area

Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,315 miles

oil leak rear diff

Fail 13 Feb 2015 62,313 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,939 miles

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

all front and rear suspesion bushes cracked

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper and crossmember at nearside insecure and holed

oil leak at engine and gearbox

Fail 21 Feb 2014 61,939 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all front and rear suspesion bushes cracked

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper and crossmember at nearside insecure and holed

oil leak at engine and gearbox

Pass 7 Jan 2010 61,573 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 61,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 61,572 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2008 60,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 60,827 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 60,815 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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SON 270S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 SON 270S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SON 270S registered?

SON 270S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 October 1977.

Is SON 270S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SON 270S shows 14 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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