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TWX 903R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

3,943 mi
Last recorded3,943 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWX 903R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 3,943 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 3,918 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 3,784 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 3,720 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 3,386 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 3,386 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 3,139 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,660 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 2,659 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Oil leak

battery not starting engine having to jump start

to much oil in engine

alternator insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2006 1,872 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 1,872 miles

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 1,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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TWX 903R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TWX 903R, 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 TWX 903R registered?

TWX 903R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 April 1977.

Is TWX 903R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWX 903R shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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