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UNB 615S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,417 mi
Last recorded98,417 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNB 615S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 98,417 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 98,378 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 97,472 miles

Nearside Inner sill has corrosion but not in a perscribed area

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

Offside Inner sill has corrosion but not in a perscribed area

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 97,432 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner sill has corrosion but not in a perscribed area

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

Offside Inner sill has corrosion but not in a perscribed area

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,382 miles

Both front wheel bearings has slight play

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 96,380 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front wheel bearings has slight play

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,301 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 96,299 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 96,191 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine stalling

Pass 15 Oct 2013 94,460 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 93,068 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

obligatory mirror missing

Fail 2 Oct 2012 93,068 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

obligatory mirror missing

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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UNB 615S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UNB 615S, 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 UNB 615S registered?

UNB 615S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is UNB 615S safe to buy?

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