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PKH 227R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

36,646 mi
Last recorded36,646 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKH 227R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 36,646 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

minor oil leak from diff

Fail 25 Jul 2022 36,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel pipe union leaking Fuel supply to rear carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested Headlights not working (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Appears to be from rear of head gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175-70-13-82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant appears to be leaking fom core plug in engine block, right side rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2017 36,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak From Core Plug. ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 36,410 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2015 36,301 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine.

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 8 May 2015 36,301 miles

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine.

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 May 2014 36,202 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 35,902 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,902 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,658 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 34,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,806 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,676 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 26,672 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,394 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,367 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 24,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,172 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 23,041 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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PKH 227R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PKH 227R, 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 PKH 227R registered?

PKH 227R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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