MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)
Front Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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APP 715K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 APP 715K, 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 APP 715K registered?
APP 715K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 September 1971.
Is APP 715K safe to buy?
The MOT history for APP 715K shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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