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ANR 671T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,740 mi
Last recorded69,740 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANR 671T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 69,740 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,381 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 68,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure outer trunnion fixing bolt (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,673 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 67,673 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,879 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 65,775 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,610 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 63,603 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 61,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 61,546 miles

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 55,469 miles

Advise: indicator stalk repaired but function not impaired

Advise: petrol smell in vehicle but no evidence of leakage.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,469 miles

Advise: indicator stalk repaired but function not impaired

Advise: petrol smell in vehicle but no evidence of leakage.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 51,366 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 51,362 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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ANR 671T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 ANR 671T, 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 48 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 ANR 671T?

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What year was ANR 671T registered?

ANR 671T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 August 1978.

Is ANR 671T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANR 671T shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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