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TYV 932S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,689 mi
Last recorded78,689 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYV 932S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,689 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2016 78,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose wish bone mount rear of arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,308 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 78,307 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 78,306 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,777 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 76,777 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,492 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,260 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,102 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 63,102 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 61,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

long travel with handbrake

Fail 29 Jun 2010 61,050 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

long travel with handbrake

Pass 6 Apr 2007 61,041 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 61,039 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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TYV 932S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 TYV 932S, 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 TYV 932S registered?

TYV 932S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 August 1977.

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