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TTS 570S

1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,122 mi
Last recorded76,122 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire 150070,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTS 570S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 76,122 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 73,420 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 73,409 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 73,037 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 71,852 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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TTS 570S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 70,146 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TTS 570S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TTS 570S registered?

TTS 570S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 7 April 1978.

Is TTS 570S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTS 570S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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