MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,510 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
extensive corrosion, welding and rustproofing to most areas of vehicle underside
slight play in both front wheel bearings
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
both front tyres wearing low on inner edge
extensive corrosion, welding and rustproofing to most areas of vehicle underside
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
extensive corrosion, welding and rustproofing in most areas of vehicle underside
slight play in both front lower outer suspension joints
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
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)
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)
different sized wheels fitted to front of vehicle
nearside door damaged
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)
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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