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MFE 37H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

75,206 mi
Last recorded75,206 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2006
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFE 37H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2006 75,206 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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MFE 37H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 MFE 37H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MFE 37H registered?

MFE 37H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is MFE 37H safe to buy?

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