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TNP 727R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,776 mi
Last recorded83,776 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNP 727R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 83,776 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 82,709 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 82,684 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 82,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,588 miles

drivers seat mech tight to move

hole corroded in o/s floor

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 8 Jul 2014 82,588 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat mech tight to move

hole corroded in o/s floor

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Mar 2013 82,344 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 82,321 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 82,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 82,305 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 82,305 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 82,305 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 82,305 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

CORROSION TO STEERING AND SUSPENTION PARTS

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

NO PASSENGER SEAT FITTED TO VEHICLE

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE BEEN HEAVILY WELDED

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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TNP 727R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 TNP 727R, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TNP 727R registered?

TNP 727R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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