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UNE 333S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,969 mi
Last recorded16,969 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNE 333S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 16,969 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 15,431 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 15,278 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 15,085 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 15,084 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,892 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,386 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 14,117 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 14,117 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 13,784 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 13,781 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all brake hoses perished

all floor pans corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2007 13,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

brake hoses perished & cracking †heavy surface corrosion to front brake pipes †rear brake pipes heavily greased †wipers slightly smearing screen

fuel cap seal perished & cracking †radiator in poor condition †battery insecure †corrosion dents & scratches to various panels

heavy oil leaks from rear axle and gearbox †engine leaking oil slightly †previous welding repairs carriewd out to os outer sill †surface corrosion to various sections of chassis †heavy surface underbody corrosion

rear shock absorber bushes cracking †rear leaf spring heavily corroded & bushes perished †rear brakes imbalanced †heavy surface corrosion to osf firewall within 30 cn of braking & steering components

steering rack flexing in mounting bushes †front & rear suspension bushes perished & cracking †slight play in ns steering rack knuckle †steering rack gaiters perished & cracked †heavy surface corrosion to coil springs

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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UNE 333S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNE 333S, 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 UNE 333S registered?

UNE 333S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 August 1977.

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