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UFC 259P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,982 mi
Last recorded80,982 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFC 259P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 80,982 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,770 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,252 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 80,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 80,245 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 80,245 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 80,026 miles

CO content slightly high on emissons test

Drivers seat slightly insecure

Exhaust system blowing slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight buldge forming on drivers side front outer sidewall of tyre

Slight play in drivers side anti-roll bar link

Fail 11 Apr 2012 80,022 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

CO content slightly high on emissons test

Drivers seat slightly insecure

Exhaust system blowing slightly

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight buldge forming on drivers side front outer sidewall of tyre

Slight play in drivers side anti-roll bar link

Pass 1 Apr 2009 80,000 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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UFC 259P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red 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 UFC 259P, 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.

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UFC 259P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 February 1976.

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