MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,317 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Near sice and off side front floor is corroded
Play in column †Near side lower trunion is worn †Near side track rod end is worn †Play in front wheel bearings †Front anti roll bar mounting clamps are loose
Drive shaft UJs are breaking up and loose
Top column bush is worn †Track rod end gaitors are split †Play in both front wheel bearings †Front pads are low †Rear box is poorly repaired †Handbrake travel is high †Front crack oil seal is leaking
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BLA 588H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BLA 588H, 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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What year was BLA 588H registered?
BLA 588H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 June 1970.
Is BLA 588H safe to buy?
The MOT history for BLA 588H 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.
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