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MCD 31P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,702 mi
Last recorded89,702 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCD 31P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 89,702 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 89,532 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 89,418 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in o/s rack end joint

Pass 11 Jun 2014 88,946 miles

slight play in front trunions

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Jun 2014 88,946 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in front trunions

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,802 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

n/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 24 Apr 2012 88,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,663 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,663 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 88,402 miles

hand brake requires adjustment

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jul 2008 88,339 miles

hand brake has long travel

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering wheel to boss conection

Pass 23 May 2007 88,030 miles

Hazard warning flash rate high.

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Small exhaust leak at centre section

Fail 23 May 2007 88,030 miles

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

Hazard warning flash rate high.

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Small exhaust leak at centre section

Pass 30 May 2006 87,452 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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MCD 31P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MCD 31P, 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 MCD 31P?

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What year was MCD 31P registered?

MCD 31P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 March 1976.

Is MCD 31P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCD 31P shows 15 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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