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AWK 913T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,866 mi
Last recorded41,866 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWK 913T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 41,866 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2017 40,844 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Oil leak diff ()

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,840 miles

Rear brakes slightly inbalanced.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,833 miles

Both front tyres and offside rear tyres age cracked.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,831 miles

both front tyres perrishing

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,827 miles

Brake fluid level low in resivoir

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres slightly perished on tread

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,815 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished on tread

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorating

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,812 miles

oil leaks

Fail 17 Mar 2008 41,812 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,809 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 41,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,803 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 913T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 913T, 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 913T registered?

AWK 913T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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