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TRT 3

1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,430 mi
Last recorded75,430 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire 150042,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRT 3
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2023 75,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 74,661 miles

n/s o/s front chassis outriggers slight corrosion

Pass 14 May 2018 73,930 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 73,820 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 73,756 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 73,708 miles

surface cracking on front shock absorber bushes

Pass 13 May 2014 73,541 miles

slight wear and surface cracking on front lower shock absorber bushes.

Pass 22 May 2013 73,361 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 73,270 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 72,952 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 72,489 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 72,042 miles

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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TRT 3 is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 42,281 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 TRT 3, 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 50 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 TRT 3 registered?

TRT 3 is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is TRT 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRT 3 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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