MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,914 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Diff oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox joint (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe front joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody has general corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Diff oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox joint (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe front joint (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody has general corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Diff oil leaking
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe joint (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Backbox (7.1.1)
Diff oil leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper end cap (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted floor to sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing trunion (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper end cap (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush tronion (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
hanbrake travel
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in both rack ends
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine / transmission oil leak
engine mountings deteriorated
extensive corrosion to n/s & o/s rear quarter panel to boot floor areas
non standard rear exhaust fitted
o/s/r leaf spring weakened
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine / transmission oil leak
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both n/s/f & o/s/f engine mountings deteriorated
extensive corrosion to n/s & o/s rear quarter panel to boot floor areas
non standard rear exhaust mounting fitted
o/s/r part of leaf spring slightly weakened
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AHY 178J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 AHY 178J, 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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AHY 178J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 February 1971.
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