MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear sill corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
slight play in steering coloum
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside and offside front chassie rail corroded
nearside and offside front floor repairs incomplete seam weld
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
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COH 881V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 COH 881V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of COH 881V?
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What year was COH 881V registered?
COH 881V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 October 1979.
Is COH 881V safe to buy?
The MOT history for COH 881V shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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