MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure bolt loose (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SDO 263J is a 1997 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 30,499 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 SDO 263J, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was SDO 263J registered?
SDO 263J is a 1997 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 September 1997.
Is SDO 263J safe to buy?
The MOT history for SDO 263J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SDO 263J have outstanding finance?
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