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SDO 263J

1997 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,303 mi
Last recorded85,303 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Triumph Spitfire30,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDO 263J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 85,303 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 85,300 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 85,142 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,043 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 84,002 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,218 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 81,954 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 80,694 miles

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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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?

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