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PCL 618R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

16,006 mi
Last recorded16,006 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCL 618R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 16,006 miles

lack of reserve travel on handbrake

slight engine oil leak

surface rust on chassis

Pass 1 May 2018 15,376 miles

advised rusty underside

advised slight free play front king pins ns

Fail 1 May 2018 15,375 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

advised rusty chassis places

advised slight free play front ns kingpin

Fail 26 Apr 2018 15,357 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

advised rusty chassis places

advised slight free play front ns kingpin

Pass 6 Jun 2016 15,251 miles

advised front hoes metal ends rusty

advised nsf trunion slight play

Fail 6 Jun 2016 15,251 miles

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

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

advised front hoes metal ends rusty

advised nsf trunion slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2015 14,694 miles

advised brake pipes rusting places

Fail 16 Jun 2015 14,694 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advised brake pipes rusting places

Pass 5 Jun 2014 14,446 miles

advised brake pipes slight corrosion

advised front tyres low tread

advised nsf lower kingpin has play

advised rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 2 Jun 2014 14,446 miles

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

advised brake pipes slight corrosion

advised front tyres low tread

advised nsf lower kingpin has play

advised rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 31 May 2013 13,702 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 12,917 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2011 12,537 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 May 2010 12,111 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 11,732 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 May 2009 11,732 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 11,288 miles

emission readings border line

Pass 10 Apr 2007 10,692 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 10,254 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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PCL 618R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PCL 618R, 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 PCL 618R registered?

PCL 618R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is PCL 618R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCL 618R shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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