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ULD 5R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,162 mi
Last recorded94,162 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULD 5R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 94,162 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 93,670 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 93,670 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 93,195 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 93,192 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 92,627 miles

Oil leak

front and rear n/s and o/s tyre has slightly cracked on the outer edge

Pass 1 May 2013 90,144 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 90,123 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 90,016 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 89,979 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 89,866 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 89,866 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 May 2006 89,828 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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ULD 5R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULD 5R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ULD 5R registered?

ULD 5R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is ULD 5R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULD 5R shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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