MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play lower trunion (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play trunion (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed (5.2.2a)
Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
general corrosion throughout underneath age related
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Only offside door mirror fitted. Play in offside steering rack. Differential oil leak.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Only offside door mirror fitted. Play in offside steering rack. Differential oil leak.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
All steering and suspension rubber bushes and gaiters deteriorated. All grease points need greasing, front lower suspension swivel joints very dry.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS
All steering and suspension rubber bushes and gaiters deteriorated. All grease points need greasing, front lower suspension swivel joints very dry.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
All steering and suspension rubber bushes deteriorated but not showing excessive movement. Some blue smoke on acceleration.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Battery insecure
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine side cover damaged on nearside and is missing on offside. All suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.Exhaust low. Nearside door check strap missing. Both front lower trunions dry and have slight movement.
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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OFB 338R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 OFB 338R, 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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OFB 338R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 June 1977.
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