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AWK 334T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,896 mi
Last recorded91,896 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWK 334T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 91,896 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 91,622 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 91,345 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 91,345 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 90,975 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 90,975 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 90,782 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 90,574 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 90,240 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 89,723 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 89,723 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 88,039 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 87,298 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 86,896 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 86,893 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 86,897 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 86,262 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 84,940 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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AWK 334T 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 72.2%.

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 AWK 334T, 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 AWK 334T registered?

AWK 334T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is AWK 334T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWK 334T shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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