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BBH 747P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,228 mi
Last recorded67,228 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBH 747P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 67,228 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 66,987 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 66,702 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 66,501 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 66,370 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 66,072 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,733 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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BBH 747P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BBH 747P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BBH 747P?

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What year was BBH 747P registered?

BBH 747P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is BBH 747P safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBH 747P shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BBH 747P have outstanding finance?

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