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PPB 414R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,664 mi
Last recorded15,664 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPB 414R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 15,664 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 15,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 15,617 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 15,603 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft bush play.

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 15,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft bush play.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 1,554 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 15,468 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 15,406 miles

front wiper blades worn & smearing

oil leaks

Fail 22 Mar 2017 15,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front wiper blades worn & smearing

oil leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2016 15,245 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 15,003 miles

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 14,988 miles

boot lid not closing correctly.

spare wheel missing.

speedo & trip n/w.

wires under o/s dash area insecure.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 14,988 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

All tyres are in a poor condition due to their age ie cracked and perished

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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PPB 414R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PPB 414R, 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 PPB 414R registered?

PPB 414R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 November 1976.

Is PPB 414R safe to buy?

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