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BBR 976S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,505 mi
Last recorded56,505 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBR 976S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 56,505 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,449 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,385 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front discs corroding.

Front wipers split.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Play in seat runners

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Various suspension bushes starting to perish.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,137 miles

Coolant leak

headlamp beam images poor

o/s/r suspension height/clearance reduced

Fail 2 Mar 2015 56,134 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coolant leaking/overheating

headlamp beam images poor

slight wear/movement in o/s/f lower king pin bush

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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BBR 976S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BBR 976S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BBR 976S registered?

BBR 976S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 September 1977.

Is BBR 976S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBR 976S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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