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MHX 936P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,024 mi
Last recorded88,024 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHX 936P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 88,024 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 87,972 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

noise from steering.

slight play in steering column.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 87,971 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jun 2016 87,971 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack ends.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 87,971 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 87,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 1 Mar 2013 87,964 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 87,964 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 87,810 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 87,708 miles

long scratch in the n/s swept area of the windsreen

some movement of steering column top mountings

some play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 16 Feb 2011 87,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine idle speed raised to 2000rpm to bring H/C into spec

long scratch in the n/s swept area of the windsreen

some movement of steering column top mountings

some play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Nov 2009 84,363 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 80,669 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

various gearbox bellhousing bolts loose

Pass 5 Sep 2007 79,523 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 77,459 miles

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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MHX 936P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MHX 936P, 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 MHX 936P registered?

MHX 936P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1976.

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