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BDF 483T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,519 mi
Last recorded86,519 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDF 483T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 86,519 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 86,517 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubbers broken and split

Pass 11 May 2017 85,787 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 85,703 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 84,675 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2015 83,575 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge (2.1mm)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,575 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge (2.1mm)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 82,146 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,395 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 80,395 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,049 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 79,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 77,831 miles

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

nearside stop light bulb dull

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,831 miles

nearside stop light bulb dull

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 4 Mar 2010 76,733 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 76,733 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 75,812 miles

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

Oil leak

body sils slight corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2007 75,110 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 75,108 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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BDF 483T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BDF 483T, 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 BDF 483T registered?

BDF 483T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 September 1978.

Is BDF 483T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDF 483T shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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