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BWX 571S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,414 mi
Last recorded53,414 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWX 571S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,414 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 53,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,413 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 53,403 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 53,156 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 53,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,826 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 52,826 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,737 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 52,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,567 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 52,567 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,265 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,098 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 52,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,454 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 51,454 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,138 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 49,354 miles

Lower than expected reading on os service and handbrake - rear brakes may need attention

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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BWX 571S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BWX 571S, 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 BWX 571S registered?

BWX 571S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 June 1978.

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