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TKG 928S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

86,743 mi
Last recorded86,743 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKG 928S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 86,743 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 86,743 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 86,708 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

serios corrosion front chassis to body

Pass 6 Nov 2009 86,645 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 86,576 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 4 May 2006 86,083 miles

boot floor corroded and holed not in prescribed area and not considered excessive

nearside front body mounting corroded not considered excessive

rear chassis crossmember corroded and holed not in prescribed area and not considered excessive

Fail 4 May 2006 86,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

boot floor corroded and holed not in prescribed area, and not considered excessive

nearside front body mounting corroded not considered excessive

rear chassis crossmember corroded and holed not in prescribed area, and not considered excessive

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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TKG 928S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 TKG 928S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TKG 928S registered?

TKG 928S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1977.

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