MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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hi travel on service brake pedal
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leak
handbrake leaver worn
hand brake lever slightly worn
slight corrosion on underside off vehicle
underside of vehicle undersealed
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight corrosion on underside off vehicle
underside of vehicle undersealed
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
play bnoth rack ends, o/s/r sill and wing filler
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SBA 748H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 SBA 748H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SBA 748H registered?
SBA 748H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 February 1970.
Is SBA 748H safe to buy?
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