MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,344 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
drivers' seat adjustment very stiff
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
c.o. emissions close to limit
knocking from steering rack
reg.plate screws position/colour incorrect
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
c.o. emissions close to limit
knocking from steering rack
reg.plate screws position/colour incorrect
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
hazard lights flashing too fast
steering rack moving slightly in mountings
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UKR 497S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 UKR 497S, 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.
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What year was UKR 497S registered?
UKR 497S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 August 1977.
Is UKR 497S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UKR 497S shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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