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UNT 208S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,247 mi
Last recorded81,247 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNT 208S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 81,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 81,064 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 81,024 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

no bumpers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2015 80,321 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 80,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 80,008 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 79,684 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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UNT 208S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UNT 208S, 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 UNT 208S registered?

UNT 208S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 September 1977.

Is UNT 208S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNT 208S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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