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AUS 76S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,875 mi
Last recorded26,875 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUS 76S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 26,875 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 26,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,349 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 25,346 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,150 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 22,147 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 20,322 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 20,318 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,076 miles

N/S/F TYRE CUT

Fail 22 Sep 2010 18,072 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/F TYRE CUT

Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,084 miles

REAR FOG LIGHT INOP

Fail 21 Oct 2009 16,081 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR FOG LIGHT INOP

Pass 28 Oct 2008 13,914 miles

N/S FOG LIGHT INOP

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 13,911 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

N/S FOG LIGHT INOP

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 12,024 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 12,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 10,110 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 10,106 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

FOG LIGHTS INOP

Oil leak

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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AUS 76S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AUS 76S, 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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What year was AUS 76S registered?

AUS 76S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 March 1978.

Is AUS 76S safe to buy?

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