MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Slight corrosion to nearside inner body panel
Slight corrosion to offside front inner arch panel
Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?
Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EMP 350J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 28,243 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 MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMP 350J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EMP 350J registered?
EMP 350J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 1 February 1971.
Is EMP 350J safe to buy?
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