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UFJ 112R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,067 mi
Last recorded65,067 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFJ 112R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 65,067 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 64,711 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 64,304 miles

Front both lower trunnions slight play

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Nearside non obligatory mirror insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2017 63,512 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 63,512 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 63,321 miles

Inner and outer sills corroded

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,288 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Oil leak

Under side of vehicle undersealed

Fail 30 Jun 2015 63,288 miles

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

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

Both inner sills corroded

Oil leak

Under side of vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,280 miles

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

Underside of vehicle corroded patch welded and undersealed

Pass 22 May 2013 63,232 miles

Engine, gearbox and rear diff oil leaking

Reverse lights inop

Underside of vehicle corroded, patch welded and undersealed

Pass 23 May 2012 63,161 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Rear diff leaking oil

Reverse lights inop

Fail 17 May 2011 63,099 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Reverse light inop

Pass 17 May 2011 63,099 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Reverse light inop

Pass 13 May 2010 63,061 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Front lower chassis leggs slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 62,692 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 62,692 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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UFJ 112R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UFJ 112R, 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 UFJ 112R registered?

UFJ 112R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1977.

Is UFJ 112R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFJ 112R shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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