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ROI 6957

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,025 mi
Last recorded83,025 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROI 6957
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 83,025 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 83,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,934 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 81,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 80,902 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 80,902 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 80,003 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 80,003 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 79,333 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 79,333 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 77,797 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 75,626 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 75,626 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 73,156 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 71,670 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 71,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 69,405 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 67,929 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 65,928 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 64,184 miles

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

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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ROI 6957 is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ROI 6957, 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

How do I check the history of ROI 6957?

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What year was ROI 6957 registered?

ROI 6957 is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is ROI 6957 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROI 6957 shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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