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BDN 380R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,341 mi
Last recorded4,341 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDN 380R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 4,341 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 4,319 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 3,540 miles

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

n/s front tyre sidewall heavily perished(no cord exposed)

slight corrosion on both sills to floor at joints

slight movement on o/s front lower steering trunnion (not excessive)

unable to fully assess floor due to underseal

Pass 2 Mar 2009 1,676 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 1,574 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 1,414 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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BDN 380R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BDN 380R, 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 BDN 380R registered?

BDN 380R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 May 1977.

Is BDN 380R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDN 380R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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