MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
oil loss on engine also rear axle and gearbox
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
oil loss on engine also rear axle and gearbox
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake modification unsafe braded brake hose fowling half shaft (1.1.21 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
all metal brake pipes have underseal covering unable to fully inspect.
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
all metal brake pipes have underseal covering unable to fully inspect.
Very slight play in both front wheel bearings
front to rear brake pipe covered in undrseal unable to fully inspect.
n/s/front slight play in lower steering pivot (king pin).
n/s/front slight wheelbearing play.
slight exhaust blow from manifold to downpipe joint.
upper n/s/front shock absorber bush fatigue.
exhaust rear mount bush showing signs of fatigue.
rear brake pipes covered in underseal unable to inspect (look like copper)
slight o/s/front wheel bearing play.
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UPJ 477 is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1973 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 50,358 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 UPJ 477, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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UPJ 477 is a 1973 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 January 1973.
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