MOT Status
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46,802 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres have cracks in the tread
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Both rear tyres have cracks in the tread
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Slight oil leak at gearbox
Slight oil leak at rear differential
Slight oil leak on engine
Steering rack has slight play - n/s/f
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BTF 197J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 BTF 197J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of BTF 197J?
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What year was BTF 197J registered?
BTF 197J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 November 1970.
Is BTF 197J safe to buy?
The MOT history for BTF 197J shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BTF 197J have outstanding finance?
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