MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,562 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
under body corrosion
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
under body corrosion
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SHV 925R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 SHV 925R, 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 SHV 925R registered?
SHV 925R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 May 1977.
Is SHV 925R safe to buy?
The MOT history for SHV 925R shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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