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UPL 264S

1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,023 mi
Last recorded2,023 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire 150070,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPL 264S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 2,023 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 91,505 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 91,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 91,477 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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UPL 264S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Yellow 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 UPL 264S, 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 UPL 264S?

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What year was UPL 264S registered?

UPL 264S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is UPL 264S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPL 264S 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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