MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Does UBR 272R have outstanding finance?
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