MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nsr tyre walls perished
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nsr tyre walls perished
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
fan belt loose
nsr tyre walls cracked/perished
fan belt loose
nsr tyre perished/cracked
slight play in nsf wheel bearing
slight play in steering shaft top mounting
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
fan belt loose
nsr tyre perished/cracked
slight play in nsf wheel bearing
slight play in steering shaft top mounting
Wireing insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Wireing insecure
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?
Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ALW 88H is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALW 88H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of ALW 88H?
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What year was ALW 88H registered?
ALW 88H is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 1 April 1978.
Is ALW 88H safe to buy?
The MOT history for ALW 88H shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ALW 88H have outstanding finance?
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