MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,107 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak fromn nose of differential
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Leak from nose of back axle
Light corrosion throughout chassis, including to previous welding repairs, does not appear excessive
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Unable to inspect rear of both seat mountings for integrity, both rear mountings may have bolts mis-aligned
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Leak from nose of back axle
Light corrosion throughout chassis, including to previous welding repairs, does not appear excessive
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Unable to inspect rear of both seat mountings for integrity, both rear mountings may have bolts mis-aligned
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TAK 965S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 TAK 965S, 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 TAK 965S registered?
TAK 965S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1978.
Is TAK 965S safe to buy?
The MOT history for TAK 965S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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