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SMK 443Y

1983 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,427 mi
Last recorded49,427 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1983 Triumph Spitfire64,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMK 443Y
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 49,427 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 49,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling roadwheel on full lock (3.6.B.4a)

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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SMK 443Y is a 1983 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 64,063 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 SMK 443Y, 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 43 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SMK 443Y registered?

SMK 443Y is a 1983 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is SMK 443Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMK 443Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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