MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
excessive diff/backlash
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
excessive diff/backlash
Oil leak
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SPY 345C is a 1998 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 13,806 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 SPY 345C, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was SPY 345C registered?
SPY 345C is a 1998 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 September 1998.
Is SPY 345C safe to buy?
The MOT history for SPY 345C shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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