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PRF 777B

1987 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,696 mi
Last recorded5,696 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Triumph Spitfire56,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRF 777B
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 5,696 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 5,681 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 5,679 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 5,678 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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PRF 777B is a 1987 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 56,708 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 PRF 777B, 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 39 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of PRF 777B?

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What year was PRF 777B registered?

PRF 777B is a 1987 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 29 October 1987.

Is PRF 777B safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRF 777B shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PRF 777B have outstanding finance?

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