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BAC 778J

1971 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,806 mi
Last recorded59,806 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Spitfire47,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAC 778J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 59,806 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 58,534 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 57,629 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 56,280 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 55,377 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

play in both front wheel bearings

slight play nearside front lower trunnion

Pass 22 Mar 2021 53,799 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings & slight noise from offside front

Fail 19 Mar 2021 53,796 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight play in both front wheel bearings & slight noise from offside front

Pass 18 Mar 2020 52,918 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,082 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 48,579 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 48,576 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,965 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,726 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 45,726 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,355 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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BAC 778J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 47,770 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 BAC 778J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAC 778J registered?

BAC 778J is a 1971 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 February 1971.

Is BAC 778J safe to buy?

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