MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,766 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f floor pan holed and corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f floor pan holed and corroded
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HEW 939W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 HEW 939W, 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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What year was HEW 939W registered?
HEW 939W is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 December 1980.
Is HEW 939W safe to buy?
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