MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,010 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
all tyre sidewalls deteriorating.
o/s front tyre outer sidewall deteriorating.
steel brake pipes throughout need better securing.
both front tyre sidewalls deteriorating.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
both front tyre sidewalls deteriorating.
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BUE 999J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 BUE 999J, 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 BUE 999J registered?
BUE 999J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1971.
Is BUE 999J safe to buy?
The MOT history for BUE 999J 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.
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