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AGK 571S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,728 mi
Last recorded61,728 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGK 571S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 61,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 60,388 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 60,388 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,129 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 55,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,755 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 54,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise front seats frame mountings signs of wear

advise fuel hose to pump splitting

advise offside rear foot brake slow operation

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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AGK 571S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AGK 571S, 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 AGK 571S?

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What year was AGK 571S registered?

AGK 571S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 May 1978.

Is AGK 571S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGK 571S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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