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455 TOD

1963 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,547 mi
Last recorded9,547 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1963 Triumph Spitfire34,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration455 TOD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 9,547 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 8,661 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 8,561 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 7,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r floor section has been repaired by welding

o/s + n/s outer sills have been spot welded.The vehicle has a separate chassis.

Fail 15 Jun 2015 7,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r floor section has been repaired by welding

o/s + n/s outer sills have been spot welded.The vehicle has a separate chassis.

unable to fully check rear wheel bearings due to rear brakes being siezed

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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455 TOD is a 1963 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1963 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 34,208 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 455 TOD, 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 63 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 455 TOD registered?

455 TOD is a 1963 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 April 1963.

Is 455 TOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 455 TOD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 455 TOD have outstanding finance?

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