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209 APW

2002 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,833 mi
Last recorded64,833 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Triumph Spitfire59,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration209 APW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 64,833 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 64,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 64,334 miles

steering rack securing bushes have slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,816 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perishing.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,299 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,419 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,842 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 61,842 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,310 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 61,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,205 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 60,561 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 60,561 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,899 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Feb 2008 58,776 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/r lens been repaired

Pass 12 Feb 2007 57,618 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 57,096 miles

petrol pipes starting to crack

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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209 APW is a 2002 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 59,545 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 209 APW, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 209 APW registered?

209 APW is a 2002 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is 209 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 209 APW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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