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BEA 393T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,835 mi
Last recorded84,835 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEA 393T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 84,835 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 84,061 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 83,140 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 83,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 82,038 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 81,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower kingpin mounting bush worn

Fail 19 Apr 2022 81,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower kingpin mounting bush worn

Pass 17 Feb 2021 80,340 miles

Brake pipes covered in wax

Nearside Rear Brake flex close to shock

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower outer bush slight play

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 6 Mar 2019 50,000 miles

OSF wiper smeary

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

Rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,928 miles

Offside Front wiper misses part of screen

Pass 10 Mar 2017 49,246 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp all affected when brake lights operated (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 48,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in rack joints

Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,440 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,244 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 47,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,132 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 46,901 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 46,828 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 46,777 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 46,746 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 46,682 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 46,643 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 46,643 miles

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

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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BEA 393T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BEA 393T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BEA 393T registered?

BEA 393T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BEA 393T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEA 393T shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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