MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,207 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
underseal on underside
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
underseal on underside
nearside front and offside front king pin have slight play
underseal to underside and on brake pipes
various bits of welding
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nearside front and offside front king pin have slight play
underseal to underside and on brake pipes
various bits of welding
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MTC 35R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MTC 35R, 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
How do I check the history of MTC 35R?
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What year was MTC 35R registered?
MTC 35R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1976.
Is MTC 35R safe to buy?
The MOT history for MTC 35R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MTC 35R have outstanding finance?
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