MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,775 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s washer jet inop
slight play in n/s steering rack ball end
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine mountings perished
front number plate cracked
nearside front indicator loose
offside front camber shims out of place
throttle cable frayed
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine mountings perished
front number plate cracked
nearside front indicator loose
offside front camber shims out of place
throttle cable frayed
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
bonnet corroded at mtg
coolant blowing
front brake discs worn thin/corroded
Engine water pump noisy (bearings worn).
Slight wear in steering rack mountings
Speedo cable poorly routed and chaffing on front exhaust & steering column.
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine water pump noisy (bearings worn).
Slight wear in steering rack mountings.
Speedo cable poorly routed and chaffing front exhaust & steering column.
Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CHP 531T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 CHP 531T, 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 CHP 531T registered?
CHP 531T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 October 1978.
Is CHP 531T safe to buy?
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