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6 PYT

1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,740 mi
Last recorded75,740 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire 150070,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 PYT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 75,740 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 75,546 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 75,438 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 75,183 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,993 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 74,993 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 74,664 miles

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some deterioration in all outter tyre side walls

Pass 19 Aug 2010 74,664 miles

some deterioration in all outter tyre side walls

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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6 PYT is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 70,146 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 6 PYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 6 PYT?

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What year was 6 PYT registered?

6 PYT is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 19 April 1978.

Is 6 PYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 PYT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 6 PYT have outstanding finance?

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