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UYB 730R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,783 mi
Last recorded6,783 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYB 730R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 6,783 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 104,914 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 97,589 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 97,562 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyre outer wall cracking

front no.plate cracked

off side bulk head coroding

off side front floor pan coroding

off side front wheel arch coroded though

some corosion rear floor pan

some foot pedal traval

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2006 93,928 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 93,928 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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UYB 730R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UYB 730R, 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

How do I check the history of UYB 730R?

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What year was UYB 730R registered?

UYB 730R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 April 1977.

Is UYB 730R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYB 730R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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