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SSN 843S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,868 mi
Last recorded32,868 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSN 843S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,868 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 32,868 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,676 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 32,673 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,808 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 23,693 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2011 23,693 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2010 22,518 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel cap seal in poor condition

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2010 22,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Battery insecure

Fuel cap seal in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2009 21,489 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 21,488 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 20,326 miles

Fuel cap seal in poor condition

Numerous slight corrosion & numerous welded patches

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play o/s drive shaft suspect universal joint

battery insecure

n/s inner door handle poor

Fail 4 Feb 2008 20,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

battery insecure

n/s inner door handle poor

numerous slight corrosion and numerous welded patches

Pass 8 Feb 2007 18,776 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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SSN 843S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Blue 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 SSN 843S, 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 SSN 843S registered?

SSN 843S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 October 1977.

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