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TWX 2R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,271 mi
Last recorded93,271 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWX 2R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 93,271 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 93,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 93,231 miles

O/S outer sill corroding.

Fail 12 Aug 2015 93,224 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S outer sill corroding.

Pass 13 May 2014 93,131 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 93,130 miles

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

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 91,618 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 90,957 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 90,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 90,783 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 90,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 90,633 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 89,955 miles

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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TWX 2R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TWX 2R, 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 TWX 2R registered?

TWX 2R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 March 1977.

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