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UNV 452R

2000 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,617 mi
Last recorded93,617 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNV 452R
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 93,617 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 93,586 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 93,402 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 93,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 93,377 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 93,245 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 93,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 93,054 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 92,946 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 92,946 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 92,455 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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UNV 452R is a 2000 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UNV 452R, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was UNV 452R registered?

UNV 452R is a 2000 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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The MOT history for UNV 452R shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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