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PTH 393K

1971 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,194 mi
Last recorded1,194 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTH 393K
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 1,194 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 1,045 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 875 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 273 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 99,419 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 99,111 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 99,111 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

o/s/f and n/s/f steering arms have slight play at fixings

Fail 25 May 2010 98,761 miles

Centre Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2009 98,552 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 98,551 miles

Centre Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 98,527 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 98,527 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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PTH 393K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 PTH 393K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PTH 393K registered?

PTH 393K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 August 1971.

Is PTH 393K safe to buy?

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