MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,907 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All rear brake hoses have locking nuts fitted on wrong side of hose. Hoses are secure and pipes not leaking brake fluid
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
slight movement at steering wheel
slight play in n/s/f suspension
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
slight movement at steering wheel
slight play in n/s/f suspension
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
N/S seat belt twisted
Slight play to O/S/F lower trunnion joint
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MJO 275S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 MJO 275S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of MJO 275S?
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What year was MJO 275S registered?
MJO 275S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 June 1978.
Is MJO 275S safe to buy?
The MOT history for MJO 275S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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