MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,975 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear tyre wall perished
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear tyre well perished
Offside Rear tyre well perished
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls perished
Nearside door shut/sill holed and corroded
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear tyre side walls perished
Offside door shut/sill holed and corroded
Oil leak ()
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MFK 861P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 MFK 861P, 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 MFK 861P registered?
MFK 861P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 21 February 1976.
Is MFK 861P safe to buy?
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