MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
441 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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unable to fully inspect outer sills
Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
unable to fully inspect outer sills
n/s/f chassis / outrigger slightly corroded
outer sill covers fitted
rack boots starting to split
slight exhaust blow from joints
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
outer sill covers fitted
rack boots starting to split
slight exhaust blow from joints
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SWC 954R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SWC 954R, 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
How do I check the history of SWC 954R?
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What year was SWC 954R registered?
SWC 954R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 February 1977.
Is SWC 954R safe to buy?
The MOT history for SWC 954R shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SWC 954R have outstanding finance?
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