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TYH 652S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Maroon Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

79,366 mi
Last recorded79,366 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYH 652S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 79,366 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 79,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 78,687 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 78,716 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2005 78,687 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

strongly advise replacing all brake pipes and hoses

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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TYH 652S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Maroon with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 TYH 652S, 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 TYH 652S registered?

TYH 652S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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Does TYH 652S have outstanding finance?

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