MOT Status
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89,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UDA 220S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 UDA 220S, 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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How do I check the history of UDA 220S?
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What year was UDA 220S registered?
UDA 220S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 February 1978.
Is UDA 220S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UDA 220S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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