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ADA 541B

1964 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,385 mi
Last recorded92,385 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1964 Triumph Spitfire43,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADA 541B
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 92,385 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side has been welded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 91,836 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 91,807 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,052 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 89,566 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 89,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,747 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipes have been undersealed

rear chassis starting to wear thin n/s

underbody repaired by welding and undersealed in places

Fail 20 Jul 2015 88,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipes have been undersealed

rear chassis starting to wear thin n/s

Pass 29 May 2014 87,373 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 85,888 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,319 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 83,223 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 83,213 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 81,865 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,599 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 44,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 42,831 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 42,829 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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ADA 541B is a 1964 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1964 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 43,360 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 ADA 541B, 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 62 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ADA 541B is a 1964 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1964.

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