MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,392 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm 185/60 x 13 x 80 h (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm 185/60 x 13 x 80 h (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/60 x 13 80 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/60 x 13 80 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
bottom starter motor bolt missing.
nearside washer jet not working.
parking brake has little reserve travel. adjustment required.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
bottom starter motor bolt missing.
nearside washer jet not working.
parking brake has little reserve travel. adjustment required.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join to center pipe (clamps fully tight) (7.1.2)
Nearside Front washer jet not working
Oil leak ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front wipers starting to smear
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join to center pipe (clamps fully tight) (7.1.2)
Nearside Front washer jet not working
Oil leak ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front wipers starting to smear
Nearside Front seat belt requires assistance to retract
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
washer and wiper combined operation results in poor view
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MPW 50V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 MPW 50V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was MPW 50V registered?
MPW 50V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 May 1980.
Is MPW 50V safe to buy?
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