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TWK 394R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

23,072 mi
Last recorded23,072 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWK 394R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 23,072 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 23,072 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 23,067 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 23,067 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,063 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,059 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 23,059 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 22,999 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 22,999 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,727 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,604 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,579 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 22,532 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 22,526 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 22,526 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,464 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 22,450 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 22,450 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 22,416 miles

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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TWK 394R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TWK 394R, 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 TWK 394R registered?

TWK 394R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 June 1977.

Is TWK 394R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWK 394R shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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