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COY 787T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

1,709 mi
Last recorded1,709 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOY 787T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 1,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 1,463 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front lower arm has slight damage

Pass 24 Jun 2016 925 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone slight damage

Nearside Front brake lines rubbing fuel line under bonnet

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear most (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower wishbone slight damage

Nearside Front brake lines rubbing fuel line under bonnet

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 98,613 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Apr 2015 98,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Apr 2014 97,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tryes cracking in sidewalls

Pass 16 Apr 2014 97,803 miles

Tryes cracking in sidewalls

Pass 31 Jul 2012 97,794 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 97,794 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 97,676 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 97,675 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Apr 2011 97,674 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 96,813 miles

front wheel bearings getting rough

some wear in the rear trunion bushes

Fail 22 Jun 2010 96,813 miles

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

front wheel bearings getting rough

some wear in the rear trunion bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2009 92,234 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 86,577 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2008 86,577 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2007 86,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Wipers do not clear all of screen

Pass 13 Apr 2006 86,410 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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COY 787T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 COY 787T, 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 COY 787T registered?

COY 787T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 November 1978.

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