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PGG 994P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,883 mi
Last recorded71,883 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGG 994P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 71,883 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

coolant leak from radiator/hose

slight oil leaks

various areas of previous welding repairs to varying quality

various points of corrosion - nothing yet excessive in a prescribed area

Fail 13 Feb 2019 71,876 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack insecure mounting bush (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator/hose ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various areas of previous welding repairs to varying quality

various points of corrosion - nothing yet excessive in a prescribed area

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,998 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

rear valance has slight corrosion

roof is torn

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 23 May 2012 70,997 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

battery insecure

clutch pedal anti slip is missing

roof is torn

various parts of underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2011 68,869 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Various points of light corrosion throughout chassis nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area

Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,572 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 68,573 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,370 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 68,370 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 68,009 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 68,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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PGG 994P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PGG 994P, 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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PGG 994P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 July 1976.

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