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VRN 750R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,662 mi
Last recorded22,662 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRN 750R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,662 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 23 May 2009 22,662 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,483 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 74,747 miles

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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VRN 750R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 VRN 750R, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VRN 750R registered?

VRN 750R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1976.

Is VRN 750R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRN 750R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRN 750R have outstanding finance?

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