MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,223 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s and n/s upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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PFY 884J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 PFY 884J, 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 PFY 884J registered?
PFY 884J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1971.
Is PFY 884J safe to buy?
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