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PTU 599B

2016 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1147cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,737 mi
Last recorded56,737 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 599B
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,147cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 56,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 56,667 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 56,667 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower mounting bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 56,500 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 56,496 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 56,483 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

wipers poor performance

Fail 21 Oct 2016 56,483 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing suspension (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing drive shaft (3.6.B.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Fuel hose insecure pipe resting on engine (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged All 4 Tyre Vales split (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear lamp units poor fitting

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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PTU 599B is a 2016 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PTU 599B, 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 10 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PTU 599B registered?

PTU 599B is a 2016 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 28 November 2016.

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