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IIA 966

1975 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,330 mi
Last recorded55,330 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire59,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIA 966
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,330 miles

Exhaust bracket fouling to the body

Knocking sound during starting and driving

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door strap broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff oil leak

Slight play in the steering column

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 55,330 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust bracket fouling to the body

Knocking sound during starting and driving

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door strap broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff oil leak

Slight play in the steering column

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,291 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 55,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 52,642 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 52,642 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,206 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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IIA 966 is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 59,293 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 IIA 966, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of IIA 966?

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What year was IIA 966 registered?

IIA 966 is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 February 1975.

Is IIA 966 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIA 966 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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