MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,496 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UOJ 228S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 UOJ 228S, 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 UOJ 228S?
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What year was UOJ 228S registered?
UOJ 228S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1978.
Is UOJ 228S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UOJ 228S shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does UOJ 228S have outstanding finance?
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