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PES 169M

2001 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,498 mi
Last recorded81,498 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPES 169M
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 81,498 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 81,490 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,454 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,362 miles

Main beam / dip switch slightly worn

Slight lift in upper steering column

Slight play in Nearside rear hub carrier bearing at upright ( behind hub )

Very little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,061 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,825 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,832 miles

Handbrake nearing end of working travel

Slight play in steering rack ( at Nearside )

Wiring insecure along left hand side of engine

Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,727 miles

Hazard switch slightly sticking

Side light switch slightly sticky

Slight play in steering rack at Nearside

Wiring loom insecure at Nearside - fouling on rack boot

Fail 8 Mar 2011 79,720 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Hazard switch slightly sticking

Side light switch slightly sticky

Slight play in steering rack at Nearside

Wiring loom insecure at Nearside - fouling on rack boot

Pass 4 Mar 2010 78,686 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 78,341 miles

Dampness around ( fuel ) bottom of carb

Emissions quite high

Handbrake very near end of working travel

Oil leaking slightly from front lower trunions

Pass 13 Mar 2008 77,846 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 77,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 77,018 miles

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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PES 169M is a 2001 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PES 169M, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PES 169M registered?

PES 169M is a 2001 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is PES 169M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PES 169M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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