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SDY 169S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,489 mi
Last recorded8,489 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDY 169S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 8,489 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 8,018 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 7,468 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 6,520 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 5,488 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 5,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 8 May 2013 4,582 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Fail 2 May 2013 4,554 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 6 Apr 2012 3,782 miles

all 4 tyres cracking in side walls

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 10 Sep 2010 3,015 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 7,788 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 7,596 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 7,260 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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SDY 169S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SDY 169S, 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 SDY 169S registered?

SDY 169S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is SDY 169S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDY 169S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SDY 169S have outstanding finance?

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