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TBJ 557R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,867 mi
Last recorded80,867 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBJ 557R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 80,867 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 80,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 78,092 miles

battery tray corroded

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 1 Aug 2007 78,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

battary tray corroded

slight damage to front number plate

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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TBJ 557R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 TBJ 557R, 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 TBJ 557R registered?

TBJ 557R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 June 1977.

Is TBJ 557R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBJ 557R shows 4 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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