MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SCH 694L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 SCH 694L, 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 SCH 694L registered?
SCH 694L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is SCH 694L safe to buy?
The MOT history for SCH 694L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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