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SPG 191F

1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

995 mi
Last recorded995 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK336,383 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPG 191F
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 995 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 931 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS&OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 931 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS&OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 784 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OSF lower trunion slightly play.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 724 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 641 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nsf lower trunion.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 306 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight play in os lower trunion.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 276 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 139 miles

NSR brake binding slightly.

No play in front wheel bearings.NSF wheel bearing slightly rough in operation.

Slight play in osf lower trunion.

Pass 26 May 2010 99,967 miles

NSR brake binding slightly.

OSF tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Slight roughness in nsf wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 99,834 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight play in os lower trunion.

Pass 2 May 2008 99,714 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight wear/play in os lower trunion.

Pass 3 May 2007 99,588 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Slight wear in os lower trunion.[steering joint]

Pass 12 Apr 2006 99,466 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear prop-shaft u/j worn. †Lower trunion has slight play. † †

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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SPG 191F is a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 36,383 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SPG 191F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 59 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SPG 191F registered?

SPG 191F is a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 14 November 1967.

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