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UUT 214S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,490 mi
Last recorded75,490 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUT 214S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 75,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to flexiblehose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

ball joint boots perishing -slight play nearside front lower trunnion

nearside front body bolt not fully tight

offside front brake hose slightly twisted?

windscreen grazed

wiring routeing suspect-especially around starter

Fail 1 Aug 2017 75,490 miles

Emissions not tested idle too erratic (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to flexiblehose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

ball joint boots perishing -slight play nearside front lower trunnion

nearside front body bolt not fully tight

offside front brake hose slightly twisted?

windscreen grazed

wiring routeing suspect-especially around starter

Pass 6 Aug 2016 75,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to hose (3.6.B.2c)

ball joint boots perishing

nearside front body bolt not fully tight

offside front brake hose slightly twisted?

windscreen grazed

wiring routing suspect-especially starter lead

Fail 28 Jul 2016 75,219 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short coil wire bare near fuel pipe (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to hose (3.6.B.2c)

ball joint boots perishing

nearside front body bolt not fully tight

offside front brake hose slightly twisted?

rear exhaust u clamp not fully tight

windscreen grazed

wiring routing suspect-especially starter lead

Pass 20 May 2015 73,524 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

front chassis near bonnet mounts signs of cracking

minor corrosion near rear seat belt mountings

nearside front suspension trunnion thread someplay

windscreen grazed

Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front chassis near bonnet mounts signs of cracking

fuel pipe marginal security

nearside front trunnion thread some play

rear brake pipes on backplates close to suspension ?

windscreen grazed

Fail 23 May 2014 72,395 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

clutch pipe unsupported

front chassis near bonnet mounts signs of cracking

fuel pipe marginal security

nearside front trunnion thread some play

rear brake pipes on backplates close to suspension ?

windscreen grazed

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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UUT 214S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 UUT 214S, 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 UUT 214S registered?

UUT 214S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 October 1977.

Is UUT 214S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUT 214S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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