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THH 149S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

801,710 mi
Last recorded801,710 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHH 149S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 801,710 miles

advise engine CO and HC gas slighty high

Fail 12 Apr 2012 80,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise engine CO and HC gas slighty high

Pass 6 May 2011 79,961 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,960 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 79,778 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 79,716 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 79,561 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel mixture very weak

Fail 8 Apr 2008 79,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

fuel mixture very weak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 79,018 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 79,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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.

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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THH 149S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 THH 149S, 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 THH 149S registered?

THH 149S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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