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AGH 16S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,238 mi
Last recorded49,238 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGH 16S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2025 49,238 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 48,950 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 48,676 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 47,397 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 47,124 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 46,629 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 46,434 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 46,336 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 46,187 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 46,097 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 45,930 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 45,761 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 45,601 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 45,374 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 45,091 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,803 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 44,448 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 44,297 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 43,713 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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AGH 16S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AGH 16S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AGH 16S?

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What year was AGH 16S registered?

AGH 16S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is AGH 16S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGH 16S shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AGH 16S have outstanding finance?

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