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BHC 298V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,368 mi
Last recorded30,368 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHC 298V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 30,368 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 30,357 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,346 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 30,346 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 303,345 miles

drivers and passenger seat belt fraying slightly on edge

fog lights not working

indicators and hazard lights intermitantly not working

Fail 14 Sep 2017 30,327 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

drivers and passenger seat belt fraying slightly on edge

fog lights not working

indicators and hazard lights intermitantly not working

Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,316 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 30,308 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 30,292 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 30,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 30,276 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 30,260 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 30,247 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 30,246 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 30,220 miles
Pass 14 May 2008
Pass 21 May 2007 30,060 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 29,906 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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BHC 298V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 BHC 298V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BHC 298V registered?

BHC 298V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is BHC 298V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHC 298V shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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