MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,441 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
2 rear tyres over half worn
oil leak engine
rust on front and rear chassis sections
2 rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight oil leak
Nearside front track rod end boot splitting
slight blow centre exhaust
slight oil leaks
slight play in steering rack joints
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?
Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TRW 254J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 33,608 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 TRW 254J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TRW 254J registered?
TRW 254J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 1 September 1970.
Is TRW 254J safe to buy?
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