MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,249 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front anti roll bar link nut lock locking washer splayed , advise replacement
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmision (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake lever has slight lateral movement
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively lever has side to side movement advise further investigation (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
advise replacement of os front anti roll bar link locking washer
crank shaft pulley nut missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low os and ns (4.1.2 (a))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Steering column universal joint insecure lower joint bolts loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively lever has side to side movement advise further investigation (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
advise replacement of os front anti roll bar link locking washer
os front inner wheel arch cover insecure
all four tyres has inner tubes in tubeless tyres
both front tyres starting to crack on outer edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle front 36% (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear 56% (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
all four tyres has inner tubes in tubeless tyres
both front tyres starting to crack on outer edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UCJ 669S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UCJ 669S, 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 UCJ 669S registered?
UCJ 669S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 June 1978.
Is UCJ 669S safe to buy?
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