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SVY 645P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,504 mi
Last recorded84,504 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVY 645P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 84,504 miles

Some corrosion lower sill to floor on nearside, not within a prescribed area at this time.

Suspect some filler in front of rear lower wheel arches, for cosmetics over welding repair.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 84,501 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Some corrosion lower sill to floor on nearside, not within a prescribed area at this time.

Suspect some filler in front of rear lower wheel arches, for cosmetics over welding repair.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 84,420 miles

Filler in lower rear wheel arches, I am reasonably satisfied that it is for cosmetic purpose.

Fail 12 Jun 2009 84,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Filler in lower rear wheel arches, I am reasonably satisfied that it is for cosmetic purpose.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 84,338 miles

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

nearside front brake sticking slightly.ok in rollers

Fail 5 Jun 2008 84,338 miles

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

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

nearside front brake sticking slightly.ok in rollers

Pass 23 May 2007 84,272 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 84,272 miles

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

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

N/S/F brake binding slightly

Pass 19 May 2006 84,188 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 84,186 miles

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

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

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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SVY 645P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 SVY 645P, 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 SVY 645P registered?

SVY 645P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1976.

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