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TPA 956S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,496 mi
Last recorded75,496 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPA 956S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 75,496 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

battery loose

bonnett very rusty

boot very rusty in side

rear valance rusty and holed

slight play at steering wheel

slight play in rear u/js

Fail 3 Oct 2012 75,481 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

battery loose

boot very rusty in side

rear valance rusty and holed

slight play at steering wheel

slight play in rear u/js

Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,665 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 54,880 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

boot floor corroded

front tyres starting to perish

nearside front seat belt frayed close to limit

rear body mounting areas starting to corrode

rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2008 54,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

boot floor corroded

front tyres starting to perish

nearside front seat belt slightly damaged

parking brake will require adjustment soon

rear inner wheel arches corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 2 May 2008 54,773 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

boot floor corroded

front tyres starting to perish

nearside front seat belt slightly damaged

rear inner wheel arches corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2007 54,624 miles

boot floor corroded

both front tyres perishing around tread blocks

nearside front and nearside rear brakes slightly tight

play in offside front wheel bearing

rear of rear inner arches corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2005 54,059 miles

boot floor corroded

rear of rear inner arches badly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2005 54,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

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

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

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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TPA 956S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TPA 956S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TPA 956S registered?

TPA 956S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 August 1977.

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