MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion on vertical link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Emissions not tested Carburettor leaking petrol, emissions test aborted. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Petrol from carburettors. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion on vertical link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion on vertical link thread (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion on vertical link thread (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
nearside rear Tyre slightly perished
offside rear Tyre slightly perished
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside rear Tyre perished
Centre Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside rear Tyre perished
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MBV 45X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MBV 45X, 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 MBV 45X registered?
MBV 45X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1981.
Is MBV 45X safe to buy?
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