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PWD 210R

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,787 mi
Last recorded25,787 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWD 210R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 25,787 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 25,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 25,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear inner wheel archs have been welded from inside

both sides front chassis inside areas are corroded

both sides rear floor areas appear to be corroded but have been welded from inside

Fail 16 May 2013 25,353 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear inner wheel archs have been welded from inside

both sides front chassis inside areas are corroded

both sides rear floor areas appear to be corroded but have been welded from inside

Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,006 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 25,002 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 24,737 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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PWD 210R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PWD 210R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PWD 210R registered?

PWD 210R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 September 1976.

Is PWD 210R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWD 210R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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