MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,458 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
smell of petrol but no sign of leaks
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SNO 997W is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 SNO 997W, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SNO 997W registered?
SNO 997W is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 October 1978.
Is SNO 997W safe to buy?
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