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STF 887H

1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

440 mi
Last recorded440 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK333,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTF 887H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r foot brake effort slightly low

Pass 24 Jul 2006 468 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 464 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jul 2005 464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2005 464 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

bonnet struts defective

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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STF 887H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 33,608 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 MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying STF 887H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was STF 887H registered?

STF 887H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is STF 887H safe to buy?

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