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TDK 108S

1977 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

5,396 mi
Last recorded5,396 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph Spitfire60,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDK 108S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 5,396 miles

Exhaust slight blowing before back box

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak on engine

Slight oil leak on gearbox

Slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 21 Jul 2025 5,185 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 5,120 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 5,109 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2023 5,065 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 4,999 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 4,985 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 4,926 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 4,873 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 4,581 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 4,110 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 3,737 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 3,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 3,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 3,136 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 2,567 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 2,567 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 1,575 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 1,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 1,236 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 902 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 227 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 99,652 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 98,924 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 98,552 miles

deterioration of shock absorbers

Fail 5 Apr 2007 98,541 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

ns seat security

one fuel tank bolt missing

brake pipe failure

Pass 25 Apr 2006 97,758 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

fog lamp missing

Pass 25 Apr 2006 97,758 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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TDK 108S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,537 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 TDK 108S, 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 49 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 TDK 108S registered?

TDK 108S is a 1977 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 December 1977.

Is TDK 108S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDK 108S shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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