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PMY 822R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,765 mi
Last recorded98,765 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMY 822R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 98,765 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 98,182 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perished and are worn

Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,955 miles

Offside Front Noise from wheel when spinning

Rear Both tyres slightly perished

Fail 14 Mar 2017 97,940 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Noise from wheel when spinning

Rear Both tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,384 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 96,901 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,158 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 96,155 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 95,518 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 94,840 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 94,840 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 94,198 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 94,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

various coolant pipes perished

water pump leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2009 93,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 93,242 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 93,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 92,209 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 92,209 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 91,685 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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PMY 822R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red 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 PMY 822R, 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 PMY 822R registered?

PMY 822R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 October 1976.

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