MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Body or chassis has corrosion, within 30cm of the body mountings
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately offside u bolt (2.2.C.1e)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floors (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight damage front chassis (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers seat damaged exposing frame work
front chassis distorted
nearside & offside front chassis outriggers distorted
nearside & offside rear inner wheel arches corroded
Electrical wiring inadequately supported under dash (1.9.2a)
Fuel system component leaking around carb area (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing pin r clips (3.5.1j)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Body or chassis has corrosion, within 30cm of the body mountings
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately offside u bolt (2.2.C.1e)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floors (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight damage front chassis (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers seat damaged exposing frame work
front chassis distorted
nearside & offside front chassis outriggers distorted
nearside & offside rear inner wheel arches corroded
front chassis legs slightly distorted
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately offside mounting u bolt (2.2.C.1e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
drivers seat damaged exposing metal innards
front chassis out riggers slightly distorted
nearside & offside front tyres show signs of fouling
prop shaft rear universal joint bolts insecure
slight play nearside & offside rear spring eye bushes bushes
slight play nearside & offside steering rack mount bushes
Brake pipe inadequately supported across bulkhead (3.6.B.1)
Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed under dashboard (1.9.2c)
Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed horn (1.9.2c)
Electrical wiring insecure front lamp (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Fuel hose insecure front to rear at rear joint (7.2.1)
Fuel hose leaking front to rear at front joint (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering locking device insecure steering column lower joint (2.2.C.1g)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately offside mounting u bolt (2.2.C.1e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
drivers seat damaged exposing metal innards
front chassis legs slightly distorted
front chassis out riggers slightly distorted
nearside & offside front tyres show signs of fouling
prop shaft rear universal joint bolts insecure
slight play nearside & offside rear spring eye bushes bushes
slight play nearside & offside steering rack mount bushes
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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7624 UI is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 7624 UI, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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7624 UI is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1970.
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