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SVC 975R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,403 mi
Last recorded37,403 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVC 975R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 37,403 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,256 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 37,141 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,133 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 37,065 miles

chassis repaired at front

knock from rear suspension

slight movement in o/s lower suspension joint

steering getting stiff

Fail 3 Aug 2009 37,061 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front chassis cross member repaired

slight movement in o/s front lower suspension joint

Pass 14 May 2008 36,953 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 36,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SVC 975R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 SVC 975R, 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 SVC 975R registered?

SVC 975R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 March 1977.

Is SVC 975R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVC 975R shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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