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FBT 382S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

20,206 mi
Last recorded20,206 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBT 382S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 May 2025 20,206 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 19,937 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 19,841 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 19,841 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 19,711 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 19,551 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 19,315 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 19,310 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Inner Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 19,092 miles

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

previous welding repairs cannot be fully inspected due to heavy coating of underseal

underside of vehicle in a moderate state of corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2016 19,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg chalked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg chalked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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

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

previous welding repairs cannot be fully inspected due to heavy coating of underseal

underside of vehicle in a moderate state of corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2015 18,729 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 18,715 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 18,124 miles

s/rust to o/s/front floor

slight corrosion at o/s/front bumper outrigger

Fail 1 Sep 2014 18,124 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

s/rust to o/s/front floor

slight corrosion at o/s/front bumper outrigger

Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,740 miles

N/S/F TYRE 2-3MM

Fail 23 Aug 2013 17,737 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

N/S/F TYRE 2-3MM

Fail 23 Aug 2012 17,499 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight play at o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,499 miles

slight play at o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2011 16,485 miles

PLAY AT O/S/F W/BRG.

Fail 27 Aug 2011 16,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

CORROSION IN O/S AND N/S FRONT BUMPER SUPPORTS

PLAY AT O/S/F W/BRG.

SLIGHT CORROSION AT O/S/F INNER SILL

Pass 18 Aug 2010 15,727 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 14,912 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 14,802 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 14,779 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2007 14,603 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 13,721 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN LOWER JOINT. SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK BUSHES.

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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FBT 382S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 FBT 382S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FBT 382S registered?

FBT 382S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 November 1977.

Is FBT 382S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBT 382S shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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