MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,418 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front out rigger corroded
Offside Front out rigger corroded
Oil leak
underbody corrosion
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
under body corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
front brake pads wearing thin
general corrosion of vehicle
general repairs to vehicle body
play o/s/f wheel bearing
play steering coloum top bush
slight play o/s steering rack
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
general corrosion on under body
corrosion on n/s/f chassie member
oil leaks
play in both front fulcrums
play in both front wheel bearings
smoke when revved
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
oil leaks
play in both front wheel bearings
Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
oil leaks
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PFK 227J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 PFK 227J, 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 PFK 227J registered?
PFK 227J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 April 1971.
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