MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,031 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust manifold leaking when cold
some wear starting in drive shafts u/joints
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust manifold leaking when cold
some wear starting in drive shafts u/joints
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
rust on suspension and braake components
some wear in steering rack
rust on suspension and brake components
some wear in steering rack
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rust on suspension and brake components
some wear in steering rack
crack in exhaust manifold
rust on suspension and brake components
some wear starting in steering rack
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
crack in exhaust manifold
rust on suspension and brake components
some wear starting in steering rack
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
crack in exhaust manifold advise replace
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TTU 258J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 TTU 258J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TTU 258J registered?
TTU 258J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 September 1970.
Is TTU 258J safe to buy?
The MOT history for TTU 258J shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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