MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,559 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 (3.6.B.4e)
much of structure has been patch repaired or has surface corrosion or has been heavily undersealed
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 (3.6.B.4e)
much of structure has been patch repaired or has surface corrosion or has been heavily undersealed
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
general body condition is poor
much of underside is corroded and masked with thick underseal making a full inspection impossible
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
general body condition is poor
much of underside is corroded and masked with thick underseal making a full inspection impossible
Oil leak
underbody has signs of corrosion
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TAY 774X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 TAY 774X, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was TAY 774X registered?
TAY 774X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1981.
Is TAY 774X safe to buy?
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