MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,249 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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The hand brake efficiency has only just been achieved it would appear that the system require adjustment or repair
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
The hand brake efficiency has only just been achieved it would appear that the system require adjustment or repair
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension trunnion has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)
The hand brake efficiency has only just been achieved, it would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
The hand brake efficiency has only just been achieved, it would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front out rigger slight corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
rear diff oil leak
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
rear diff oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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TPE 436M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 TPE 436M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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TPE 436M is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1973.
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