MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,136 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill mark with yellow wax (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
various suspension components weeping grease
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
all underneath of vehicle is undersealed
anti rollber bush bolts not tho to locking nut
car body rusting heavly and had welding repairs
engine oil leaks
underside of car has had welding repairs and heavly undersealed.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
anti rollber bush bolts not tho to locking nut
car body rusting heavly and had welding repairs
engine oil leaks
underside of car has had welding repairs and heavly undersealed.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
general corrosion to underside
Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
general advanced corrosion
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
front bumper is insecure, general advanced corrosion
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SDB 135N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 SDB 135N, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SDB 135N registered?
SDB 135N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 September 1974.
Is SDB 135N safe to buy?
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