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BGR 380S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,410 mi
Last recorded93,410 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGR 380S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 93,410 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 91,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 91,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 89,791 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake 18%

service brake 52%

Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,015 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 89,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm securing nut and bolt not long enough

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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BGR 380S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BGR 380S, 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 BGR 380S registered?

BGR 380S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is BGR 380S safe to buy?

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