MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
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MDF 462V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 MDF 462V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was MDF 462V registered?
MDF 462V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 August 1979.
Is MDF 462V safe to buy?
The MOT history for MDF 462V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MDF 462V have outstanding finance?
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