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MTW 244J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,142 mi
Last recorded14,142 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTW 244J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 14,142 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 14,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2014 14,133 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

horn button in non standard location

main beam tell tell not working

nearside rear tyre differrent profile

slight sideways movement hand brake lever pivot

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 10 Jul 2014 14,133 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

horn button in non standard location

main beam tell tell not working

nearside rear tyre differrent profile

slight sideways movement hand brake lever pivot

Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 14,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 14,133 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 16,093 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 16,093 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2005 16,093 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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MTW 244J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 MTW 244J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MTW 244J registered?

MTW 244J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 February 1971.

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