MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
advise welding repairs to underboby and chassi
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
front bumper loose
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advise cut n/s/r tyre!
bonnet support poor condition.
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advise cut n/s/r tyre!
bonnet support poor condition.
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SPY 458R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SPY 458R, 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 SPY 458R registered?
SPY 458R is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 June 1977.
Is SPY 458R safe to buy?
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