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JAB 392T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,546 mi
Last recorded37,546 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAB 392T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 37,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in o/s and n/s lower suspention joints.

Fail 12 May 2009 37,543 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play in o/s and n/s lower suspention joints.

Pass 19 Apr 2008 132,372 miles

general oil leaks

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 131,142 miles

n/s rack gaiter small tear

Pass 22 Apr 2006 128,636 miles

Front registration plate broken †

NSF brake binding

Passenger seat missing

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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JAB 392T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 JAB 392T, 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 JAB 392T registered?

JAB 392T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is JAB 392T safe to buy?

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