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556 BGP

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

4,756 mi
Last recorded4,756 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration556 BGP
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 4,756 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 4,755 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 4,529 miles

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 13 Aug 2016 4,510 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 4,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 4,489 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 4,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 4,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 4,406 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 4,336 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 4,272 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 3,976 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 3,586 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 2,947 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 2,013 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 993 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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556 BGP is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 556 BGP, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 556 BGP registered?

556 BGP is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 April 1975.

Is 556 BGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 556 BGP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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