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BPP 20T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,257 mi
Last recorded52,257 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPP 20T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 52,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 51,665 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 51,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 51,214 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 51,091 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in both front lower trunions

Pass 16 May 2016 50,727 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 May 2016 50,727 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 50,320 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear axle slight oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 49,799 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 49,797 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 49,253 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 48,902 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 48,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 May 2010 47,985 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 46,732 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting bracket bolt loose

rear exhaust mounting clamp loose

Fail 20 May 2009 46,732 miles

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

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting bracket bolt loose

rear exhaust mounting clamp loose

Pass 19 May 2008 45,857 miles

engine emissions to lean co level at 1.01%

oil leaks from engine-gearbox and rear diff.

Fail 23 May 2007 43,373 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2007 43,373 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 May 2006 41,885 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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BPP 20T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BPP 20T, 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 BPP 20T registered?

BPP 20T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 3 August 1978.

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