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ANH 290S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,617 mi
Last recorded26,617 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANH 290S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,617 miles

nearside front shock absorber lower bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front seat base is insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,568 miles

offside front floor and seat mounting area is flexing

Fail 1 Jul 2011 21,553 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front floor and seat mounting area is flexing

Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,274 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 18,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 18,399 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 18,028 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 17,671 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 17,671 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brakes pulsating

Offside front brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack

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

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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ANH 290S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ANH 290S, 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 ANH 290S registered?

ANH 290S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 July 1978.

Is ANH 290S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANH 290S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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