MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
differential oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
differential oil leak
engine oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play in nearside steering rack
under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
o/s/r tyre cracked but no showing cords
rear brakes slightly binding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
o/s/r tyre cracked but no showing cords
rear brakes slightly binding
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside front tyre slight cracking on side walls
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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OFY 233S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 OFY 233S, 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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OFY 233S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 April 1978.
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