MOT Status
Mileage
62,425 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
battery tray heavily corroded in bottom
both frontmost chassis outriggers corroded and holed but do not form part of main chassis
brake fluid slightly low , also very discoloured
brake hoses , rubber ageing and ferroules corroded
corrosion started generally on all underbody/floors etc becomming weak around rear suspension mounting points
n/s/r inner wheel arch ,small hole in boot
n/s/r tyre pressure low
o/s door mirror slightly loose
o/s/r boot floor , small hole/corrosion
seat tracks worn , seats slightly insecure
various body corrosion , heavy in places
wear in both front suspension lower trunions
wear on handbrake lever mechanism
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AHE 523T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 AHE 523T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AHE 523T registered?
AHE 523T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 March 1979.
Is AHE 523T safe to buy?
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