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TVP 936S

1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,666 mi
Last recorded32,666 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire 150070,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVP 936S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 32,666 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 32,026 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 32,026 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,517 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 31,299 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 31 May 2017 30,990 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 30,667 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 30,327 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 30,327 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 29,950 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 29,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 29,099 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,720 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 28,720 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,541 miles

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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TVP 936S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TVP 936S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TVP 936S?

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What year was TVP 936S registered?

TVP 936S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 14 February 1978.

Is TVP 936S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVP 936S shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TVP 936S have outstanding finance?

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