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APA 344T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

10,757 mi
Last recorded10,757 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPA 344T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 10,757 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 9,616 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 9,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached inner uj broken up (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2015 9,559 miles

N/S/F body mounting bolt to chassis too short

Fail 18 May 2015 9,559 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

N/S/F body mounting bolt to chassis too short

Pass 28 May 2014 9,516 miles

O/S/F Steering rack end has slight play

Fail 20 May 2014 9,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2013 9,308 miles

slight damage to n/s/f brake pipe

wear in o/s and n/s steering rack

Fail 13 May 2013 9,304 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to n/s/f brake pipe

wear in o/s and n/s steering rack

Pass 2 May 2012 8,609 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 8,438 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 7,915 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 7,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

advise nearside rear tyre worn

advise offside seatbelt retracks with help

advise seats slighty loose

Fail 5 Jan 2010 7,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NEARSIFDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AN D THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAK AT THE REAR DIFF

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE..I.E FLOOR AREA IS HEAVELY UNDER SEALED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O. T MANUAL

VEHICLE TESTED IN WET ICEY AND COLD CONDITIONS

Pass 15 Dec 2008 7,620 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 7,504 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 6,811 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 6,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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APA 344T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 APA 344T, 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.

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APA 344T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 November 1978.

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