MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,900 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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O/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn to 2mm.
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
O/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn to 2mm.
Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AJW 868T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 AJW 868T, 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 AJW 868T registered?
AJW 868T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 April 1979.
Is AJW 868T safe to buy?
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