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BSA 227T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,006 mi
Last recorded55,006 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSA 227T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 55,006 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,029 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corrosion building at rear

Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,238 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 46,765 miles

slight imbalance adn judder on front brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Apr 2014 46,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight imbalance adn judder on front brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Apr 2013 42,824 miles

oil leaks front and rear

Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,624 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 41,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,168 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,661 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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BSA 227T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BSA 227T, 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 BSA 227T registered?

BSA 227T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 December 1978.

Is BSA 227T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSA 227T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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