MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,913 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
rear brakes imbalanced offside rear lower efficiency
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
rear brakes imbalanced offside rear lower efficiency
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front bumper corroded !
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
front bumper corroded !
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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FFD 516T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue 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 FFD 516T, 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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What year was FFD 516T registered?
FFD 516T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 April 1979.
Is FFD 516T safe to buy?
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