MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front slight play in both front link pins
Offside Rear tyre side walls cracking
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PEW 551K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 PEW 551K, 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 PEW 551K registered?
PEW 551K is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 October 1971.
Is PEW 551K safe to buy?
The MOT history for PEW 551K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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