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BPF 383H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,323 mi
Last recorded82,323 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPF 383H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 82,323 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 82,323 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 82,323 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,323 miles

Front tyres worn

Oil leaks

Slight corrosion to NSF around chassis mount

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Oct 2013 81,607 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges

rear suspension bushes worn

slight corrosion nsf

Pass 10 Oct 2012 80,292 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 80,292 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2010 76,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 73,771 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 73,750 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2008 72,358 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 72,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 69,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 69,197 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 53,281 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 53,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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BPF 383H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 BPF 383H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BPF 383H?

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What year was BPF 383H registered?

BPF 383H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 February 1970.

Is BPF 383H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPF 383H shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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