MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,891 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
slight lift and play in both front trunun bushes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
slight lift and play in both front trunun bushes.
slight play in both front trunun bushes.
slight play in both front wheel bearings.
slight play in steering.
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
slight play in both front track rod ends.
slight play in both front truniun bushes.
slight play in both front wheel bearings.
n/s front brake binding slightly.
slight play in both front track rod ends.
slight play in both front trunion bushes.
slight play in both front wheel bearings.
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MFH 180L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1972 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,542 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 MFH 180L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MFH 180L registered?
MFH 180L is a 1972 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 August 1972.
Is MFH 180L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MFH 180L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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