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TPW 467R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,733 mi
Last recorded79,733 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPW 467R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,733 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 79,733 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension excessively corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside floor corroded and holed.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 79,541 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 79,540 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 79,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 79,356 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 79,118 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 79,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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TPW 467R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TPW 467R, 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 TPW 467R registered?

TPW 467R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 May 1977.

Is TPW 467R safe to buy?

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