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BCH 930T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,301 mi
Last recorded87,301 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCH 930T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 87,301 miles

holes in n/s and o/s floor areas

Fail 14 Apr 2015 87,301 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

head lamp aim low

n/s inner and outer sills corred and holed drivers floor hold and corred n /s inner brake padworn low

Pass 10 May 2013 80,294 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 80,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

steeringwheel coer split

Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,568 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,679 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 70,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 69,576 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 67,238 miles

under body is very weak and extensivly weded

Fail 24 Oct 2006 67,225 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

under body is very weak and extensivly welded

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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BCH 930T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BCH 930T, 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 BCH 930T registered?

BCH 930T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 November 1978.

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The MOT history for BCH 930T shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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