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ANG 460S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

9,087 mi
Last recorded9,087 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

RegistrationANG 460S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 9,087 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 8,928 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 8,907 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 8,602 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 8,401 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2014 8,075 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 7,782 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 7,390 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 7,050 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 6,675 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 6,423 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 6,011 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 5,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 5,036 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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ANG 460S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ANG 460S, 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

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What year was ANG 460S registered?

ANG 460S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is ANG 460S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANG 460S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ANG 460S have outstanding finance?

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