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SPY 345C

1998 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,377 mi
Last recorded79,377 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Triumph Spitfire13,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPY 345C
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,377 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 70,032 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 70,012 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 7,280 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 7,079 miles

excessive diff/backlash

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 7,070 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 5,933 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 5,588 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 5,588 miles

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.

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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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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