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SEE 566T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,670 mi
Last recorded35,670 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEE 566T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 35,670 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 35,669 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,892 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,745 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 33,744 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 30,813 miles
Fail 15 May 2014

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 30,755 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,824 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,371 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,271 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,744 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,313 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,041 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 26,240 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 25,559 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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SEE 566T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SEE 566T, 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 SEE 566T registered?

SEE 566T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 August 1978.

Is SEE 566T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEE 566T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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