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BLH 991S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,847 mi
Last recorded42,847 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLH 991S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2018 42,847 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 42,346 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 41,525 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 40,865 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,492 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,332 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 40,287 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,006 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,389 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

slight travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,182 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,108 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,433 miles

Nearside Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,693 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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BLH 991S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BLH 991S, 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 BLH 991S registered?

BLH 991S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 June 1978.

Is BLH 991S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLH 991S shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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