MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill and floor holed. (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION TIE BAR NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT MOUNT HAS SUSPECT CORROSION /UNDERSEAL MAY BE prescribed area inadequately repaired
bonet / fiberglass front appears loose
corrosion offside rear tie bar area
difficult to start
drivers seat has movement ,play
nearside rear brake binding
nearside rear brake juddering
nearside rear tyre perishing
offside front brake binding
offside rear tyre perishing
play nearside rear lower tronion
rear brake pipes at t iice corroded
wiper operation poor also blades smear slightly
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION TIE BAR NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT MOUNT HAS SUSPECT CORROSION /UNDERSEAL MAY BE prescribed area inadequately repaired
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bonet / fiberglass front appears loose
corrosion offside rear tie bar area
difficult to start
drivers seat has movement ,play
nearside rear brake binding
nearside rear brake juddering
nearside rear tyre perishing
offside front brake binding
offside rear tyre perishing
play nearside rear lower tronion
rear brake pipes at t iice corroded
wiper operation poor also blades smear slightly
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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AJF 359T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 AJF 359T, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AJF 359T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1978.
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