MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,340 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Body exterior extensively corroded however there are no holes or sharp edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))
Negative terminal fitting has been used on the positive terminal on battery
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Body exterior extensively corroded however there are no holes or sharp edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))
Negative terminal fitting has been used on the positive terminal on battery
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened corroded away (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx only 2.75mm of tread left 1.6 is fail (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear view mirror is missing - before the cut of to fail
Negative terminal fitting has been used on the positive terminal on battery
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx only 2.5 mm of tread left 1.6 is fail (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
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ODE 235R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 ODE 235R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was ODE 235R registered?
ODE 235R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 May 1977.
Is ODE 235R safe to buy?
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