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UBR 671R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,561 mi
Last recorded43,561 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBR 671R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 43,561 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 43,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,530 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 43,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight bind at nearside front brake

Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,364 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

movement in steering column

Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,167 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 43,167 miles

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

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

o/s track rod end ball joint cover split, slight play steering column bushes.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 42,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 671R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 671R, 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 671R?

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What year was UBR 671R registered?

UBR 671R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is UBR 671R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBR 671R shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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