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BRT 908T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,038 mi
Last recorded81,038 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRT 908T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 80,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,587 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,331 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 80,331 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 80,161 miles

n/s/front chassis corroded slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,993 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 79,810 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/front chassis slight corroded

rear of vehicle slight surface corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2012 79,810 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/front chassis slight corroded

rear of vehicle slight surface corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,634 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 79,231 miles

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

o/s/rear brake very slightly sticking on

Pass 2 Apr 2009 79,099 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 77,578 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 77,571 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 74,706 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 74,699 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 72,208 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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BRT 908T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BRT 908T, 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 BRT 908T registered?

BRT 908T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BRT 908T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRT 908T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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