MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,504 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down top mount (2.2.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TJW 280S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 TJW 280S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was TJW 280S registered?
TJW 280S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 October 1977.
Is TJW 280S safe to buy?
The MOT history for TJW 280S shows 3 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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