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SPP 320J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

7,510 mi
Last recorded7,510 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPP 320J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2015 7,510 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

extensive corrosion, welding and rustproofing to most areas of vehicle underside

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jun 2015 7,510 miles

extensive corrosion, welding and rustproofing to most areas of vehicle underside

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jun 2014 7,510 miles

both front tyres worn and starting to split

both steering rack boots starting to split

extensive corrosion, welding and rustproofing to most areas of vehicle underside

Pass 20 Jun 2013 7,510 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

extensive corrosion, welding and rustproofing to most areas of vehicle underside

Fail 13 Jun 2013 7,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

extensive corrosion, welding and rustproofing to most areas of vehicle underside

Pass 25 Oct 2011 7,510 miles

extensive corrosion, welding and rustproofing in most areas of vehicle underside

slight play in both front lower outer suspension joints

Fail 13 Oct 2011 7,510 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

extensive corrosion, welding and rustproofing in most areas of vehicle underside

slight play in both front lower outer suspension joints

Fail 14 Oct 2010 7,510 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 7,510 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 7,510 miles

different sized wheels fitted to front of vehicle

nearside door damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2009 7,510 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 5,970 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Sep 2008 5,963 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jul 2007 5,944 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 5,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 5,901 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 5,897 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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SPP 320J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 SPP 320J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SPP 320J registered?

SPP 320J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 August 1970.

Is SPP 320J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPP 320J shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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