MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
surface corrosion to floor and chassis areas
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WHP 42J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 WHP 42J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WHP 42J registered?
WHP 42J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1971.
Is WHP 42J safe to buy?
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