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MGV 953V

2006 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

7,601 mi
Last recorded7,601 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGV 953V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 7,601 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 7,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 6,543 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 6,543 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 6,509 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 5,286 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 5,282 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 3,909 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 3,902 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 1,534 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 1,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 98,499 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 98,499 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 94,794 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 94,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 91,304 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 83,237 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 80,725 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 80,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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MGV 953V is a 2006 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MGV 953V, 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 20 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MGV 953V is a 2006 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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