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BBY 120T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,958 mi
Last recorded89,958 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBY 120T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 89,958 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 89,167 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 88,996 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,643 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 88,642 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 88,453 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 88,453 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 88,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 86,714 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 86,336 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 86,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 84,485 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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BBY 120T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow 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 BBY 120T, 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 BBY 120T registered?

BBY 120T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BBY 120T safe to buy?

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