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SSA 168R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,267 mi
Last recorded77,267 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSA 168R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,267 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 77,267 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 77,132 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 77,132 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 76,844 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 76,844 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 76,826 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,826 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 76,819 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 76,812 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2007 76,639 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 76,634 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 76,555 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 76,555 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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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SSA 168R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SSA 168R, 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 SSA 168R registered?

SSA 168R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is SSA 168R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSA 168R shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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