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BTW 646T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,540 mi
Last recorded46,540 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTW 646T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 46,540 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 46,522 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak

N/S/R slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,521 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 45,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,175 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 44,173 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front fog lamps fitted forward of bonnet

Pass 4 Feb 2011 37,541 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,635 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 30,047 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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BTW 646T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BTW 646T, 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 BTW 646T registered?

BTW 646T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BTW 646T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTW 646T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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