MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,602 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
front exhaust mounting from gearbox broken but exhaust secure.
wear in near side front steering rack arm.
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
front exhaust mounting from gearbox broken but exhaust secure.
wear in near side front steering rack arm.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear foot and handbrake efforts low
water leak
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TSO 427M is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 TSO 427M, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TSO 427M registered?
TSO 427M is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is TSO 427M safe to buy?
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