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TBH 343R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,367 mi
Last recorded76,367 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBH 343R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2018 76,367 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL/FLOOR (5.2.6)

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

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

CORROSION TO FRONT BULKHEAD O/S (NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA)

N/S/F SEAT LOOSE

SLIGHT/MEDIUM AMOUNT OF PLAY DETECTED @ STEERING COLUMN

STEERING LOCK INOPERATIVE/NOT FITTED

Fail 9 Jun 2010 76,004 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 76,004 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 75,781 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 75,661 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 75,392 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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TBH 343R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 TBH 343R, 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 TBH 343R registered?

TBH 343R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 March 1977.

Is TBH 343R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBH 343R shows 6 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.

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