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MJO 275S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

10,907 mi
Last recorded10,907 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJO 275S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 10,907 miles

All rear brake hoses have locking nuts fitted on wrong side of hose. Hoses are secure and pipes not leaking brake fluid

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight movement at steering wheel

slight play in n/s/f suspension

Fail 25 Jul 2011 10,907 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight movement at steering wheel

slight play in n/s/f suspension

Fail 9 Jul 2011 10,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

N/S seat belt twisted

Slight play to O/S/F lower trunnion joint

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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MJO 275S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 MJO 275S, 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 MJO 275S registered?

MJO 275S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 June 1978.

Is MJO 275S safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJO 275S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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