MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MDL 810R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 MDL 810R, 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 MDL 810R registered?
MDL 810R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1976.
Is MDL 810R safe to buy?
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