MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play in o/s rack end joint
slight play in front trunions
slight play in front wheel bearings
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
slight play in front trunions
slight play in front wheel bearings
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated
n/s/r brake slight bind
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play in front wheel bearings
hand brake requires adjustment
slight play in front wheel bearings
hand brake has long travel
slight play in rear wheel bearings
slight play in steering wheel to boss conection
Hazard warning flash rate high.
Little reserve travel on handbrake lever
Small exhaust leak at centre section
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning flash rate high.
Little reserve travel on handbrake lever
Small exhaust leak at centre section
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MCD 31P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 MCD 31P, 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.
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What year was MCD 31P registered?
MCD 31P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 March 1976.
Is MCD 31P safe to buy?
The MOT history for MCD 31P shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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