MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
o/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion
both front tyres slight wear on outer edges and perishing
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
both front tyres slight wear on outer edges and perishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
o/s/f brake slight bind
o/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion
slight play in steering rack both sides
engine oil leak
n/s/f track rod end slight play
o/s/f brake slight bind
slight play in steering rack both sides
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
engine oil leak
n/s/f track rod end slight play
o/s/f brake slight bind
slight play in steering rack both sides
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
both front roll bar bushes slight play
engine oil leak
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both front roll bar bushes slight play
engine oil leak
Oil leak
slight brake bind to off side front.
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
slight brake bind to off side front.
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
general under body corrosion
hazard light switch sometimes faulty but ok at time of test
slight play in both rear wheels
slight play in both steering rack arms
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
general under body corrosion
hazard light switch sometimes faulty but ok at time of test
slight play in both rear wheels
slight play in both steering rack arms
both front wheels have slight play
front anti roll bar mounts have slight play
steering rack mounts have slight play
Corrosion to front lower panel
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RUD 858T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 RUD 858T, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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RUD 858T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 November 1978.
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