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PFH 440R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Grey Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,886 mi
Last recorded6,886 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFH 440R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 6,886 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 6,754 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 6,754 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2017 6,441 miles

Exhaust rubber slightly split.

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 6,383 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 6,354 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 6,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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PFH 440R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Grey with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PFH 440R, 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 PFH 440R registered?

PFH 440R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 September 1976.

Is PFH 440R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFH 440R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PFH 440R have outstanding finance?

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