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SYW 126S

1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,296 mi
Last recorded40,296 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire 150060,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYW 126S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,296 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,665 miles

corrosion on coil springs

front brakes binding slightly

slight wear in front trunnions

surface corrosion on bulk head

surface corrosion on chassis

surface corrosion on suspension arms

Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,287 miles

corrosion on chasis/outriggers

corrosion on coil springs

engine mountings slightly perished

flexible brake pipes slightly perished

slight wear in steering rack ends

slight wear in top ball joints

Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,654 miles

corrosion on wheel arches

slight corrosion on transverse leaf spring

slight wear in steering rack ends

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 10 Jun 2010 38,646 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrosion on transverse leaf spring

slight wear in steering rack ends

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,899 miles

corrosion on chassis

corrosion on front springs and rear leaf springs

slight marks on sills

slight wear in o/s trunnion

Fail 15 Jun 2009 37,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on chassis

corrosion on front springs and rear leaf springs

slight wear in o/s trunnion

Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,437 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rear leaf spring bushes worn

slight wear in o/s ball joint

surface corrosion on chassis

surface corrosion on coil springs

Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,857 miles

corrosion on drivers side floor pan

corrosion on lower edge of n/s sill

Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,053 miles

out riggers slightly bent

slight play in steering u/j

slight play in top ball joints

slight wear in propshaft joints

surface corrosion on chassis and floor

surface corrosion on front brake pipes

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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SYW 126S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 60,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SYW 126S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SYW 126S registered?

SYW 126S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 2 August 1977.

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The MOT history for SYW 126S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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