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BLG 67S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,457 mi
Last recorded88,457 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLG 67S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 88,457 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 87,779 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 87,429 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 87,416 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front bearings sound dry

indicator flash rate slow

n/s/rear flexi pipe tight

n/s/rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2006 86,848 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 86,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BLG 67S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BLG 67S, 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 BLG 67S registered?

BLG 67S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is BLG 67S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLG 67S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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