MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
various corrosion on suspension and underbody
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake quadrant siezed (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% left (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
various corrosion on suspension and underbody
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts by bonnet stay (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake quadrant (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)
play in handbrake lever
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside and offside rear leaf spring to hub joint/pin has alot of movement
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front tyre cut in tread
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PEJ 319L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 PEJ 319L, 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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PEJ 319L is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.
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