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UNU 985S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,607 mi
Last recorded64,607 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNU 985S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 64,607 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 64,539 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 64,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 64,424 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 64,424 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,324 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 64,060 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 64,058 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2014 63,775 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 63,731 miles

N/S/F brake binding slightly

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 63,710 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

fog light insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2007 62,075 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 62,070 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 620,503 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

oil leak

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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UNU 985S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UNU 985S, 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 UNU 985S registered?

UNU 985S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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