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MEY 645R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,348 mi
Last recorded87,348 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEY 645R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,348 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 87,346 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 84,961 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front top and bottom dust covers cracking (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing from inner and outer edges

slight blow rear silencer

Pass 24 Jul 2015 84,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outeredge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front outersill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 84,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outeredge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front outersill corroded

Oil leak

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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MEY 645R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red 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 MEY 645R, 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 MEY 645R registered?

MEY 645R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1977.

Is MEY 645R safe to buy?

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