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SSG 684R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,507 mi
Last recorded36,507 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSG 684R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 36,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 36,371 miles

oil leaks

Pass 5 Jun 2023 36,013 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 36,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 35,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox / Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 35,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox / diff oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 35,319 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 35,106 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 34,757 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,355 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 34,177 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2014 34,177 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 33,970 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack.

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2013 33,970 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres starting to crack.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 33,823 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 33,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre becoming slightly perished

Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,425 miles

offside front tyre becoming slightly perished

Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,379 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2009 33,237 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,237 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,054 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,845 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,729 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 32,470 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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SSG 684R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SSG 684R, 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

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What year was SSG 684R registered?

SSG 684R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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The MOT history for SSG 684R shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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