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UCH 483S

1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,170 mi
Last recorded1,170 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire 150060,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCH 483S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 1,170 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 99,876 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 98,827 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 95,882 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 93,106 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 93,100 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 91,648 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,599 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 90,599 miles

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

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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UCH 483S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 UCH 483S, 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 UCH 483S registered?

UCH 483S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is UCH 483S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCH 483S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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