MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering system lightly rubbing little clearance due to slightly wider wheels? (2.1.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering system fouling lack of clearance wheel/arb links (2.1.4 (a))
Steering system lightly rubbing little clearance due to slightly wider wheels? (2.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose ns tr assy bolt (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front Both front wheel bearings have play
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Both front wheel bearings have play
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?
Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MBW 783E is a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 36,383 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 MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBW 783E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 59 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MBW 783E registered?
MBW 783E is a 1967 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 9 June 1967.
Is MBW 783E safe to buy?
The MOT history for MBW 783E shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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