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ALW 88H

1978 Triumph Spitfire MK3

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,258 mi
Last recorded97,258 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALW 88H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire MK3
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 97,258 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsr tyre walls perished

Fail 3 Jul 2017 97,258 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsr tyre walls perished

Pass 15 Apr 2015 97,158 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fan belt loose

nsr tyre walls cracked/perished

Pass 22 Apr 2014 96,819 miles

fan belt loose

nsr tyre perished/cracked

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

slight play in steering shaft top mounting

Fail 10 Apr 2014 96,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fan belt loose

nsr tyre perished/cracked

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

slight play in steering shaft top mounting

Pass 25 Aug 2012 78,225 miles

Wireing insecure

Fail 24 Aug 2012 78,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

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

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

Wireing insecure

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire MK3?

Based on 1,299 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
235
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
brake binding 60
Horn not working 37
Stop lamp not working 29
position lamp(s) not working 27
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ALW 88H is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire MK3 in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire MK3 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALW 88H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire MK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire MK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALW 88H registered?

ALW 88H is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire MK3, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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The MOT history for ALW 88H shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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