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ANP 189R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,245 mi
Last recorded32,245 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANP 189R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 32,245 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

O/s/r tyre perishing and cracking in tread area.No cords or ply exposed at time of test.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 31,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

O/s/r tyre perishing and cracking in tread area.No cords or ply exposed at time of test.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 19,458 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 19,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 19,253 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,242 miles

advise slight binding on rear brakes due to vehicle standing long time

advise slight play in offside lower ball joint.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,232 miles

advise corrosion forming around body work.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 19,232 miles

advise slight corrosion forming on nearside floor.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 19,232 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 19,178 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 18,635 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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ANP 189R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ANP 189R, 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 ANP 189R registered?

ANP 189R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 July 1977.

Is ANP 189R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANP 189R shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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