MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,764 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front tyres wearing unevenly
n/s front anti roll bar washers missing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front tyres wearing unevenly
n/s front anti roll bar washers missing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel cap sealing ring perishing.
Moderate imbalance in front brakes.
Offside front and nearside front damper lower bushes perishing.
Offside rear and nearside rear floor panels have possible poor repairs, but unable to fully inspect as covered in underseal.
Rear brake hoses perishing.
Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower trunnions.
Various areas of body have possible poor repairs,but unable to inspect as covered by underside/filler.
Fuel cap sealing ring perishing.
Offside front and nearside front damper lower bushes perishing.
Offside rear and nearside rear brake hoses perishing.
Possible poor repairs to offside rear and nearside rear floor panels by suspension tie rod mounting areas. Advise further inspection.
Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar to wishbone bush.
Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower trunnions.
Various possible poor repairs to underside of vehicle underbody. Advise further inspection.
some signs of underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
some signs of underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside and nearside rear suspension bushes worn
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UPO 291N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1974 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 62,328 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UPO 291N, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was UPO 291N registered?
UPO 291N is a 1974 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1974.
Is UPO 291N safe to buy?
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