MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,982 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
CO content slightly high on emissons test
Drivers seat slightly insecure
Exhaust system blowing slightly
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leaks
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Slight buldge forming on drivers side front outer sidewall of tyre
Slight play in drivers side anti-roll bar link
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
CO content slightly high on emissons test
Drivers seat slightly insecure
Exhaust system blowing slightly
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leaks
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Slight buldge forming on drivers side front outer sidewall of tyre
Slight play in drivers side anti-roll bar link
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UFC 259P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 UFC 259P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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UFC 259P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 February 1976.
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