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UKL 956S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,722 mi
Last recorded59,722 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKL 956S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 59,722 miles

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 8 Dec 2017 59,193 miles

Front exhaust blow

Oil leak engine and diff ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 59,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective fraying on seat belt (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front exhaust blow

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak engine and diff ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 59,139 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 59,119 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play rack joint (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear handbrake travel getting high

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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UKL 956S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UKL 956S, 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 UKL 956S registered?

UKL 956S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is UKL 956S safe to buy?

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