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UNP 721R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,370 mi
Last recorded88,370 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNP 721R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,370 miles

Front Upper offside and nearside ball joint rubber covers are worn

Nearside Front Lower trunion has slight play

Offside Rear exhaust mounting is broken

Fail 1 Jun 2017 88,370 miles

Front Upper offside and nearside ball joint rubber covers are worn

Nearside Front Lower trunion has slight play

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release insecure (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear exhaust mounting is broken

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 88,041 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 87,947 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 87,947 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 87,929 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 87,817 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 20 May 2013 87,801 miles

oil leaks on engine.transmission & differential

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 20 May 2013 87,801 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leaks on engine.transmission & differential

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,789 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 87,754 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 37,752 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 87,736 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 87,620 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 87,617 miles

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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UNP 721R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UNP 721R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UNP 721R registered?

UNP 721R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 August 1976.

Is UNP 721R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNP 721R shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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