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SRR 421F

2008 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,140 mi
Last recorded97,140 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRR 421F
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2023 97,140 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 96,477 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 96,472 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,667 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 95,667 miles

Central Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control body to chassis not bolted (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 95,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 95,554 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Unable to test wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 25 Feb 2015 95,236 miles

Nearside bonnet hinge loose

Fail 19 Feb 2015 95,236 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside bonnet hinge loose

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

left and right headlamps of differing type, left sealed beam British American, right bulb type.

Pass 12 Feb 2014

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

o/s/f lower trunion slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2012 93,316 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 93,316 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,176 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 93,176 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

slight play osf steering arm

Pass 7 Nov 2009 92,749 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 92,719 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 92,717 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SRR 421F is a 2008 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SRR 421F, 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 18 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SRR 421F registered?

SRR 421F is a 2008 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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