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PBG 252T

1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,344 mi
Last recorded87,344 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire 150070,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBG 252T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 87,344 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 87,341 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.42% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 87,273 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 87,246 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 87,111 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 86,772 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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PBG 252T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 70,146 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PBG 252T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PBG 252T?

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What year was PBG 252T registered?

PBG 252T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is PBG 252T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBG 252T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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