MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,633 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
fluid leaking off clutch pedal
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Fuel hose leaking next to fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Fuel pipe leaking carb inlet pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
hole in front valanc
o\s\n\s\r wheel archs rusty
o\s\seat belt fraying
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KOE 971W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 KOE 971W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was KOE 971W registered?
KOE 971W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 June 1981.
Is KOE 971W safe to buy?
The MOT history for KOE 971W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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