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SUF 998H

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,809 mi
Last recorded3,809 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUF 998H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 3,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 3,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 1,186 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 67,032 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 67,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 77,812 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2008 77,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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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SUF 998H is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SUF 998H, 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 SUF 998H registered?

SUF 998H is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is SUF 998H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUF 998H shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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