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MAV 288P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,632 mi
Last recorded94,632 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAV 288P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,632 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 94,103 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 94,100 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 93,330 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 93,325 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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MAV 288P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 MAV 288P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MAV 288P registered?

MAV 288P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 January 1976.

Is MAV 288P safe to buy?

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