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MKR 609P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,352 mi
Last recorded26,352 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKR 609P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 26,352 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 26,346 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 25,274 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,247 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,184 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 25,146 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,054 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 24,730 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 24,582 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 24,328 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 24,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 24,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,106 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,905 miles

n/s/r floor starting to corrode.

slight leak of gases from a seam on rear silencer.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,186 miles

n/s/r tie bar mounting area corroding.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 22,265 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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MKR 609P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MKR 609P, 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

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What year was MKR 609P registered?

MKR 609P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 April 1976.

Is MKR 609P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKR 609P shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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