MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,702 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak
underside of vehicle welded and undersealed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
oil leak
underside of vehicle welded and undersealed
Oil leak ()
surface rust on under side
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
under body corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
under body corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
offside and nearside front chassis slightly damaged
pin hole in nearside steering rack gaiter
rear diff damp
slight play in steering rack
vehicle underneath body repaired by welding
vin details on vehicle missing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BLB 422S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 BLB 422S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BLB 422S registered?
BLB 422S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 July 1978.
Is BLB 422S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BLB 422S shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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