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OSC 58T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,879 mi
Last recorded38,879 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSC 58T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,879 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 38,877 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,085 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 36,080 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,778 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 32,775 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,387 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 30,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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OSC 58T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OSC 58T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OSC 58T registered?

OSC 58T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 September 1978.

Is OSC 58T safe to buy?

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