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UUE 804S

1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,651 mi
Last recorded22,651 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire 150060,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUE 804S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,651 miles

Offside wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 21,205 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 21,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

engine/gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

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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UUE 804S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUE 804S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UUE 804S?

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What year was UUE 804S registered?

UUE 804S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is UUE 804S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUE 804S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UUE 804S have outstanding finance?

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