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THP 997R

1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,864 mi
Last recorded63,864 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire 150060,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHP 997R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2022 63,864 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 63,623 miles

Park brake requires service or repair

Pass 15 Jul 2016 63,359 miles

rear brakes require service

Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,987 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,918 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,174 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,471 miles

Slight play n/side front hub bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2011 61,247 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 61,247 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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THP 997R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 THP 997R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was THP 997R registered?

THP 997R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 5 May 1977.

Is THP 997R safe to buy?

The MOT history for THP 997R shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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