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UFD 24R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

2,527 mi
Last recorded2,527 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFD 24R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 2,527 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 2,216 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 1,896 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 1,881 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 1,425 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 815 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 479 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 99,882 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 99,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 98,847 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 98,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 98,438 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 98,438 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 97,419 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 97,410 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 96,625 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 95,954 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 95,952 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.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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UFD 24R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UFD 24R, 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 UFD 24R registered?

UFD 24R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 July 1977.

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