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TGP 761R

1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

75,261 mi
Last recorded75,261 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire 150060,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGP 761R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023 75,261 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective attachment to s/rack loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 May 2009 75,241 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 May 2008 74,965 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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TGP 761R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 60,431 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGP 761R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TGP 761R registered?

TGP 761R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 February 1977.

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The MOT history for TGP 761R shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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