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ALG 957S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,218 mi
Last recorded66,218 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALG 957S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,218 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 May 2017 66,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,981 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,594 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 65,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 64,629 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 64,619 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 64,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front upper ball joint seal split

offside front inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,238 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 62,238 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2008 61,873 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 61,873 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 59,940 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 59,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2006 54,604 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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ALG 957S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ALG 957S, 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.

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What year was ALG 957S registered?

ALG 957S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 October 1977.

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