MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,296 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
corrosion on wheel arches
slight corrosion on transverse leaf spring
slight wear in steering rack ends
surface corrosion on chassis
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
corrosion on chassis
corrosion on front springs and rear leaf springs
slight marks on sills
slight wear in o/s trunnion
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
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
corrosion on drivers side floor pan
corrosion on lower edge of n/s sill
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SYW 126S safe to buy?
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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