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UDU 121R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,324 mi
Last recorded36,324 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDU 121R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,324 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 36,324 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both nearside brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,310 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2013 36,310 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,117 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2012 36,117 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,644 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,429 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front lower suspension arm has slight play in trunion

Fail 4 Dec 2009 34,429 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

offside front lower suspension arm has slight play in trunion

Pass 25 Nov 2008 32,572 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 32,572 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 31,440 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 31,440 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,330 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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UDU 121R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UDU 121R, 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 UDU 121R registered?

UDU 121R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 July 1977.

Is UDU 121R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDU 121R shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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