MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
various areas of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle
various suspension bushes front and rear starting to deteriate
oil leak
play in offside front track rod end
play in offside front trunion
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s wiper blade split
oil leak from gearbox/overdrive
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
horn tone poor
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK4?
Based on 783 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UOD 402J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 28,243 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 MK4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UOD 402J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire MK4 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UOD 402J registered?
UOD 402J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire MK4, first registered on 1 April 1971.
Is UOD 402J safe to buy?
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