MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,819 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front bottom trunion / ball joints free play/ uplift ok at present (2.5.B.1a)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorbers top/bottom bushes perishing showing fatigue accepted at present (2.7.4)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system slightly rough free play in steering shaft on to rack / (2.2.D.1)
coil spring corroded coil springs showing outer body rust / rusting serviceable at present (2.4.C.1b)
under vehicle various places rusting / rusted
uplift on steering column / but ok at present
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. drivers seat adjustment jamming up , must be free (6.2.A.3)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides bushes are perishing (2.4.G.2)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both bottom tronion joints free play / uplift (2.5.B.1a)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel free play in st/rack arm inner joint (2.2.A.1b)
Front coil spring corroded both front coil springs have rust appearing / rusting (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn steering column slight uplift / within acceptance (2.1.2c)
Steering system slightly rough steering rack slight rough operation , inspected , vehicle lifted (2.2.D.1)
under vehicle welded at various places , also rust appearance evident on chassis and part on floor too
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. drivers seat adjustment jamming up , must be free (6.2.A.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated washer actually worn , deteriated and torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OSF MAIN CHASSIS JUNCTION - corroded , rusted , rusting (6.1.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides bushes are perishing (2.4.G.2)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both bottom tronion joints free play / uplift (2.5.B.1a)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel free play in st/rack arm inner joint (2.2.A.1b)
Front coil spring corroded both front coil springs have rust appearing / rusting (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn steering column slight uplift / within acceptance (2.1.2c)
Steering system slightly rough steering rack slight rough operation , inspected , vehicle lifted (2.2.D.1)
under vehicle welded at various places , also rust appearance evident on chassis and part on floor too
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate slightly damaged
Nearside Rear inner arch corroded
brake eff. req only just met
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front bumper sections corroded.
near side front floor corroded.
off side rear boot floor corroded.
corroded front panels and arches
corroded rear panels and inner arches
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SEL 875R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 SEL 875R, 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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SEL 875R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1977.
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