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SBW 322T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,464 mi
Last recorded82,464 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBW 322T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 82,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 82,464 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 82,178 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 19 Jun 2018 81,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 81,734 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,895 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 80,679 miles

Advise lower coolant hose perished

Fail 21 Jun 2016 80,679 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise lower coolant hose perished

Pass 16 Jun 2015 80,499 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 80,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,227 miles

Advise offside front door handle.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 80,227 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Advise offside front door handle.

Pass 23 May 2013 79,869 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 May 2012 79,221 miles

temporary repair to offside front drop link

Pass 10 Mar 2011 78,884 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 78,433 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 76,005 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 74,155 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 68,961 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 68,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 67,215 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 67,212 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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SBW 322T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SBW 322T, 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 SBW 322T registered?

SBW 322T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 December 1978.

Is SBW 322T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBW 322T shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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