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BLX 251T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,978 mi
Last recorded40,978 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLX 251T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 40,978 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 40,978 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 40,868 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 40,867 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 40,804 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 40,804 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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BLX 251T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BLX 251T, 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 BLX 251T registered?

BLX 251T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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