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TRE 156R

1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,933 mi
Last recorded98,933 miles
Recorded on8 May 2007
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire 150060,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRE 156R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2007 98,933 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 98,930 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

windscreen scratched

Pass 15 May 2006 98,545 miles

Corrosion to offside rear sill / body will soon need attention

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in nearside end of steering rack

Fail 15 May 2006 98,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Corrosion to offside rear sill / body will soon need attention

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in nearside end of steering rack

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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TRE 156R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TRE 156R, 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 TRE 156R registered?

TRE 156R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 28 April 1977.

Is TRE 156R safe to buy?

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