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TAJ 636R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,498 mi
Last recorded11,498 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAJ 636R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 11,498 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 11,498 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 7,782 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 7,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2016 7,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2013 7,218 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 7,148 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 7,148 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 6,803 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 8,540 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 5,840 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 5,705 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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TAJ 636R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TAJ 636R, 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.

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What year was TAJ 636R registered?

TAJ 636R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 November 1976.

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