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MPE 913P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,850 mi
Last recorded80,850 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPE 913P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 80,850 miles

Offside engine mount deteriorated

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

engine oil level low

gearbox oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2025 80,845 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Offside engine mount deteriorated

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

engine oil level low

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2024 79,903 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 79,903 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 77,876 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 76,622 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,360 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of body has been heavily undersealed, so unable to assertain full condition of body

Pass 13 Jun 2013 76,133 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underbody sealent used all over underside of vehicle so unable to assertain full condition of body

Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,592 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 74,717 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 74,406 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 74,208 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 73,715 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 73,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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MPE 913P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MPE 913P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MPE 913P registered?

MPE 913P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 March 1976.

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