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BMF 6H

2002 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,851 mi
Last recorded62,851 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Triumph Spitfire59,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMF 6H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 62,851 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,268 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,797 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 61,787 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,277 miles

n/s/f floor corroded in non prescribed area

Pass 4 Jul 2013 60,612 miles

some corrosion to n/s front floor

Fail 25 Jun 2013 60,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

some corrosion to n/s front floor

Pass 21 Jun 2012 60,076 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 60,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,720 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 5 Jul 2011 59,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 1 Jul 2010 59,545 miles

some play o/s bottom joint bushes

some play o/s track rod end

Fail 1 Jul 2010 59,545 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

some play o/s bottom joint bushes

some play o/s track rod end

Fail 6 Jul 2009 59,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,404 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 59,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2007 59,088 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 59,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 58,527 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 58,527 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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BMF 6H is a 2002 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 59,545 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 BMF 6H, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BMF 6H registered?

BMF 6H is a 2002 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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