MOT Status
Mileage
85,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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MKS 78R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 MKS 78R, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was MKS 78R registered?
MKS 78R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 September 1976.
Is MKS 78R safe to buy?
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