MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,701 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak ()
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/f trunnion slight play
o/s sill slight corrosion
o/s/r tyre wearing low
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside inner disc shield inncorectly
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front number plate brocken
oil leakes
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play in both front wheel bearings
wear on brake discs
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SKU 14S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SKU 14S, 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 SKU 14S registered?
SKU 14S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 August 1977.
Is SKU 14S safe to buy?
The MOT history for SKU 14S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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