MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,359 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working with side lights on (4.3.3 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside seat belt slow to retract
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear floor pans slightly corroded
parking brake travel close to limit may need attention soon
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside seat belt slow to retract
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear floor pans slightly corroded
parking brake travel close to limit may need attention soon
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend attention (3.1.6b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear floor panels,, (2.4.A.3)
advise operation of hazard light switch
n/s seat belt slightly sluggish in retraction
service brake performance 52%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check,,, rear footbrake performances slightly low
vehicle in very good condition for age
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
advise offside and nearside rear floor areas slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s rear wheel bearing is showing slight signs of wear
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MAV 889W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 889W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was MAV 889W registered?
MAV 889W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1981.
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