MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
slight knocking noise offside drive system nothing visable
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
slight knocking noise offside drive system nothing visable
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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UCE 13S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 UCE 13S, 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 UCE 13S registered?
UCE 13S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 June 1978.
Is UCE 13S safe to buy?
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