MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,183 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
All of underneath vehicle covered with black underseal
Both outer sills slightly corroded
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
front tyre size 145 rear tyre size 155
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MBJ 280K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MBJ 280K, 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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What year was MBJ 280K registered?
MBJ 280K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 December 1971.
Is MBJ 280K safe to buy?
The MOT history for MBJ 280K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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