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URB 814S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,572 mi
Last recorded84,572 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURB 814S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 84,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately body area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre showing cracking

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately body area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately body area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately body area (2.4.A.3)

non standard horn switch fitted

slight play in steering rack

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

Fail 14 May 2018 84,567 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately body area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre showing cracking

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately body area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately body area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately body area (2.4.A.3)

non standard horn switch fitted

slight play in steering rack

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

Pass 6 May 2017 84,488 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 84,485 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 84,137 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 84,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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URB 814S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 URB 814S, 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 URB 814S registered?

URB 814S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 October 1977.

Is URB 814S safe to buy?

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