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UBR 272R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,815 mi
Last recorded87,815 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBR 272R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 87,815 miles

signs of corrosion with major welding done to vehicle

vehicle underbody covered with underseal to welding repairs

welding repairs carried out from inside of car

Fail 1 Jul 2010 87,800 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

advise signs of corrosion & major welding repairs carried out

advise underseal covering welding repairs

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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UBR 272R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 UBR 272R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UBR 272R?

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What year was UBR 272R registered?

UBR 272R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is UBR 272R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBR 272R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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