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ADU 1B

2004 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,577 mi
Last recorded5,577 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADU 1B
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 5,577 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 4,932 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 4,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

handbrake return spring missing on offside rear

Pass 10 May 2011 4,781 miles

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

Only driver's seat fitted at time of test. No indicators fitted at time of test.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 3,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

No indicators fitted at time of test.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2009 2,265 miles

No indicators fitted at time of test.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 1,852 miles

No indicators fitted. No passenger seat or belt fitted. White lights showing to rear. Blue light on roof.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 1,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

No indicators fitted. No passenger seat or belt fitted. White lights showing to rear. Blue light on roof.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ADU 1B is a 2004 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ADU 1B, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ADU 1B registered?

ADU 1B is a 2004 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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The MOT history for ADU 1B shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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