MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,286 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
beam pattern from both front headlamps om limit of acceptability
both rear brake back plates damp
brake /clutch fluid present around both reservoirs,no visable leaks at time of test
heavy application of body filler /underseal to bothy outer sills
heavy application of underseal to all underbody areas & components
main underbody fuel hose perished,not leaking
offside outer sill corroded to excess not in pescribed area
play in nearside front wheel bearing on acceptable limit.
slight noise from exhaust
slight play in steering wheel
various oil leaks from engine/gearbox
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
beam pattern from both front headlamps om limit of acceptability
both rear brake back plates damp
brake /clutch fluid present around both reservoirs,no visable leaks at time of test
heavy application of body filler /underseal to bothy outer sills
heavy application of underseal to all underbody areas & components
main underbody fuel hose perished,not leaking
offside outer sill corroded to excess not in pescribed area
slight noise from exhaust
slight play in steering wheel
various oil leaks from engine/gearbox
some corrosion to offside outer sill
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
some corrosion to offside outer sill
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ANU 891L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ANU 891L, 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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What year was ANU 891L registered?
ANU 891L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is ANU 891L safe to buy?
The MOT history for ANU 891L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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