MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,271 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
coolant leak
corrosion on underside
oil leak at diff
seam opening on nearside lower arm
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
clamp missing on exhaust front pipe
corrosion on underside
oil leak at diff
play in steering
seam opening on nearside lower arm
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak on engine and rear diff
play in steering column
surface corossion on underside
An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak on engine and rear diff
play in steering column
surface corossion on underside
engine idle uneven
lock nuts on front suspension not fully on nylocks
play in steering column
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
engine idle uneven
lock nuts on front suspension not fully on nylocks
play in steering column
rear brakes uneven
travel on handbrake
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fuel cap seal perishing
oil leaks from engine and gearbox
slight playn/s steering rack
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fuel cap seal perishing
oil leaks from engine and gearbox
slight playn/s steering rack
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak from rear axle
slight play in steering rack
Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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REW 758R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 REW 758R, 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 REW 758R registered?
REW 758R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1977.
Is REW 758R safe to buy?
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