MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,562 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering coloum has slight movement at upper brg.
offside front upper suspension arm has some movement present.
offside rear hand brake arm on back plate has limited movement (opperating correctly).
some under body corrosion forming on unprotected areas (front of near side lower sill and offside front floor).
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Slight play in N/S steering rack arm
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UPE 657S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 UPE 657S, 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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How do I check the history of UPE 657S?
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What year was UPE 657S registered?
UPE 657S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 October 1977.
Is UPE 657S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UPE 657S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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