MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,174 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.5 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders
slight play offside rear driveshaft inner c/v joint
very little reserve travel at parking brake lever
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders
slight play offside rear driveshaft inner c/v joint
very little reserve travel at parking brake lever
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
general condition of car underneath is poor- weld repairs cannot be assest properly due 2 under seal -o/s/r suspension arm bushes are worn hence camber is not true -maine stuctual members all round have been weld repaired-
visual gas check
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Genral vehicle condition is poor
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside and offside front stearing rack mountings worn slightly
Nearside front anti roll bar mounting slightly insecure
Nearside front inner wing to sill is corroded but not with in 30cm on any prescribed areas
Nearside front main chassis outer rigger slightly damaged but is noy excessive at the time of test
Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge
Nearside rear inner qaurter panel is corroded and rotten but not with in 30cm of any prescribed areas
Nearside rear lower inner wing is corroded and rotten but not with in 30cm of any prescribed areas
Nearside rear outer qaurter panel is corroded and rotten but not with in 30cm of any prescribed areas
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front inner wing to sill is corroded but not with in 30cm on any prescribed areas
Offside front main chassis outer rigger slightly damaged but is noy excessive at the time of test
Offside rear brake binding on slightly
Offside rear inner qaurter panel is corroded and rotten but not with in 30cm of any prescribed areas
Offside rear lower inner wing is corroded and rotten but not with in 30cm of any prescribed areas
Offside rear outer qaurter panel is corroded and rotten but not with in 30cm of any prescribed areas
Offside rear tyre cracked but is not excessive at the time of test
Rear boot floor corroded but not with in 30cm of any prescribed areas
Stearing rack has slight play on the nearside front
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
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CUD 307V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 CUD 307V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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CUD 307V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1980.
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