MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Widespread structural welding repairs evident
Evidence of welding repairs
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Widespread surface underbody corrosion
Evidence of substantial underbody surface corrosion
Evidence of substantial welding repairs on complete underside of vehicle
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Evidence of substantial underbody surface corrosion
Evidence of substantial welding repairs on complete underside of vehicle
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Vehicle has had a large amount of structural welding
front brakes binding
slight play in n/s front steerig arm balljoint
slight play in o/s front wheel bearing
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bolt missing from N/S roll over bar
crack in N/S front side lamp
front tyres worn on edges
slight screen scratches
small nick not cut on N/S rear areo quip pipe
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bolt missing from N/S roll over bar
crack in N/S front side lamp
front tyres worn on edges
slight screen scratches
small nick not cut on N/S rear areo quip pipe
N/S rollover bar mount bolt missing
both front tyres worn on edges
chokes sticking on
corrosion in boot area not prescribed area
slight screen scratches
small knick N/S rear areo qu ip brake hose
wiper parks not at bottom of screen
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
N/S roll over bar mount bolt missing
chokes sticking on
corrosion in boot area on floor not prescribed area
front tyres worn on inside edges
slight screen scratches
small knick N/S rear areo quip hose
wiper motor parking in middle of screen
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
interior mirror missing
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight screen scratches
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HDA 602J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 HDA 602J, 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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HDA 602J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 January 1971.
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