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TPF 950F

1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,998 mi
Last recorded59,998 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK342,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPF 950F
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 59,998 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,965 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,462 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,948 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,257 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 56,256 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 13 May 2015 55,648 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,094 miles

slight play to nearside steering rack arm.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 54,812 miles

Oil leak

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,542 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,236 miles

nearside seat not locking

slight play in offside king pin

slight play in streeing rack arm nearside

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,900 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

underside of chassis covered with underseal

Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,646 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 53,646 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 53,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 53,383 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 53,354 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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TPF 950F is a 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 42,302 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TPF 950F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 58 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TPF 950F is a 1968 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 19 February 1968.

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