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MUD 115S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48 mi
Last recorded48 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUD 115S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 48 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 6 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped from master cyclinder to divertor unioin (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped nearside to offside (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure parking brake pivot locking device (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned steering arm sucuring bolt missing (2.2.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded slighty

both front seat bases slightly loose

parking brake travel

steering wheel worn / weak slighty

Pass 13 Jul 2016 10 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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MUD 115S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MUD 115S, 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 MUD 115S registered?

MUD 115S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is MUD 115S safe to buy?

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