MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,006 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
lack of reserve travel on handbrake
slight engine oil leak
surface rust on chassis
advised rusty underside
advised slight free play front king pins ns
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
advised rusty chassis places
advised slight free play front ns kingpin
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advised rusty chassis places
advised slight free play front ns kingpin
advised front hoes metal ends rusty
advised nsf trunion slight play
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advised front hoes metal ends rusty
advised nsf trunion slight play
advised brake pipes rusting places
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advised brake pipes rusting places
advised brake pipes slight corrosion
advised front tyres low tread
advised nsf lower kingpin has play
advised rear tyres cracking in tread
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advised brake pipes slight corrosion
advised front tyres low tread
advised nsf lower kingpin has play
advised rear tyres cracking in tread
Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
emission readings border line
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PCL 618R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 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 PCL 618R, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of PCL 618R?
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What year was PCL 618R registered?
PCL 618R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1976.
Is PCL 618R safe to buy?
The MOT history for PCL 618R shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PCL 618R have outstanding finance?
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