MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,206 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Inner Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)
Inner Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
previous welding repairs cannot be fully inspected due to heavy coating of underseal
underside of vehicle in a moderate state of corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg chalked (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg chalked (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
previous welding repairs cannot be fully inspected due to heavy coating of underseal
underside of vehicle in a moderate state of corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
s/rust to o/s/front floor
slight corrosion at o/s/front bumper outrigger
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
s/rust to o/s/front floor
slight corrosion at o/s/front bumper outrigger
N/S/F TYRE 2-3MM
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
N/S/F TYRE 2-3MM
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
slight play at o/s/f wheel bearing
slight play at o/s/f wheel bearing
PLAY AT O/S/F W/BRG.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
CORROSION IN O/S AND N/S FRONT BUMPER SUPPORTS
PLAY AT O/S/F W/BRG.
SLIGHT CORROSION AT O/S/F INNER SILL
Oil leak
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN LOWER JOINT. SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK BUSHES.
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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FBT 382S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 FBT 382S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FBT 382S registered?
FBT 382S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 November 1977.
Is FBT 382S safe to buy?
The MOT history for FBT 382S shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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