MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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as test 133330057056
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
major fuel smell from rear of vehicle - no leak found.
o/s/f flooe area corroded - non prescribed.
rad cap missing
both front tyres perished
engine and gearbox oil leak
floor heavierly undersilled
nearside seat belt frayed
offside front floor corroded
offside rear shocker weaping
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both front tyres perished
engine and gearbox oil leaks
floor heavily undersilled covers bad welding
n/s/f seatbelt frayed slightly
o/s/f floor corroded
o/s/f seat bolted in with small washers
o/s/f track rod end siezed
o/s/r shocker weaping
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TAO 195S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 TAO 195S, 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 TAO 195S registered?
TAO 195S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1977.
Is TAO 195S safe to buy?
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