MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,473 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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f/o/s tyre noted slightly perished and 3mm tread left
n/s/f chassi noted slightly damaged and rusty
nail in o/s/f tyre
slight play noted in f/n/s wheel bearing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
f/o/s tyre noted slightly perished and 3mm tread left
n/s/f chassi noted slightly damaged and rusty
nail in o/s/f tyre
rear wheels noted stiff to turn
slight play noted in f/n/s wheel bearing
f/o/s tyre perished on tread
front shock absorber lower bushes perished
headlight patterns poor
indicators slightly slow
rear suspension link/radius arms rusty
slight oil leak noted from engine
slight oil leak noted from gearbox
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
f/o/s tyre perished on tread
front shock absorber lower bushes perished
headlight patterns poor
indicators slightly slow
rear suspension link/radius arms rusty
slight oil leak noted from engine
slight oil leak noted from gearbox
Both of the engine mounts are split and require replacing.
Both of the front tyres are perrished.
Slight oil leak noted from the diff.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MVL 912J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 MVL 912J, 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.
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What year was MVL 912J registered?
MVL 912J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 March 1971.
Is MVL 912J safe to buy?
The MOT history for MVL 912J shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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