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MOR 369R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,025 mi
Last recorded58,025 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOR 369R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 58,025 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 58,024 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,803 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 57,803 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 57,245 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 57,231 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 56,490 miles

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

front suspension trim heights high

heavy under body corrosion

plates welded on under side of vehicle

Fail 23 Jul 2012 56,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front suspension trim heights high

heavy under body corrosion

plates welded on under side of vehicle

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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MOR 369R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 MOR 369R, 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.

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What year was MOR 369R registered?

MOR 369R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 January 1977.

Is MOR 369R safe to buy?

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