MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,648 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
there is an engine oil leak that needs atention
the engine cuts out some times
Centre Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
The main fuel pipe is corroded badly but not leaking
The n.s.f stearing rack has slight play in it but okay for m.o.t
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?
Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TNF 833X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 74,882 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TNF 833X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TNF 833X registered?
TNF 833X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 September 1981.
Is TNF 833X safe to buy?
The MOT history for TNF 833X shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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