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PBW 577P

1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,204 mi
Last recorded27,204 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1975 Triumph Spitfire 150057,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBW 577P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,204 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 27,200 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2007 26,094 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 26,094 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 25,311 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 25,308 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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PBW 577P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 57,623 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBW 577P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 51 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PBW 577P registered?

PBW 577P is a 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 November 1975.

Is PBW 577P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBW 577P shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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