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MOI 7210

1997 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,353 mi
Last recorded56,353 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Triumph Spitfire30,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOI 7210
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 May 2016 56,353 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

body has corrosion outside prescribed area.

Pass 8 May 2014 56,352 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heavy underseal to underside of car.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 57,231 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 11 May 2012 56,352 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

floor and chassis coverd in underseal

Fail 8 May 2012 56,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

floor and chassis coverd in underseal

Pass 29 Apr 2011 56,342 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 56,338 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 56,335 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 56,331 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 56,324 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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MOI 7210 is a 1997 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 30,499 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 MOI 7210, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MOI 7210 registered?

MOI 7210 is a 1997 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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