MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?
Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SNM 296J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 28,243 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 MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SNM 296J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SNM 296J registered?
SNM 296J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 1 May 1971.
Is SNM 296J safe to buy?
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