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ADX 400S

1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,961 mi
Last recorded82,961 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire 150070,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADX 400S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 82,961 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 82,161 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 81,420 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 81,399 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 80,191 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 79,009 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 78,449 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 78,289 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,216 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 78,103 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,831 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 77,633 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 77,287 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 77,043 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 767,639 miles

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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ADX 400S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ADX 400S, 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 ADX 400S?

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What year was ADX 400S registered?

ADX 400S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 19 June 1978.

Is ADX 400S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADX 400S shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADX 400S have outstanding finance?

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