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MOH 960P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,097 mi
Last recorded30,097 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOH 960P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2011 30,097 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 30,037 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on underside

travel on handbrake

Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,949 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 25,841 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Osr tyre getting low 3mm

small hole in osr rear seal caused by corrosion (Not structual)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,355 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 13,203 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,975 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 22,809 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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MOH 960P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MOH 960P, 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.

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What year was MOH 960P registered?

MOH 960P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1976.

Is MOH 960P safe to buy?

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