MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,773 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Auxilary belt would benefit from slight adjustment.
Nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate
Rear differential weeping.
Various engine oil leaks.
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ARV 849B is a 1983 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1983 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 64,063 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 ARV 849B, 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 43 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of ARV 849B?
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What year was ARV 849B registered?
ARV 849B is a 1983 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 March 1983.
Is ARV 849B safe to buy?
The MOT history for ARV 849B shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ARV 849B have outstanding finance?
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