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VWP 847R

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

15,767 mi
Last recorded15,767 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWP 847R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,767 miles

Oil leak

co .14% HC 1000 ppm

nearside front lower trunnion gaiter deteriating

Fail 12 Apr 2012 15,765 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

co .14% HC 1000 ppm

nearside front lower trunnion gaiter deteriating

Fail 18 Aug 2008 15,717 miles

Centre Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake caliper mount bolt n/s/f top poor

n/s/r brake pipe poor repair position (hub)

speedo drive cable rubbing on steering shaft engine bay

Pass 15 Aug 2007 15,350 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 15,349 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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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VWP 847R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 VWP 847R, 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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VWP 847R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1977.

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