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SBA 748H

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,921 mi
Last recorded82,921 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBA 748H
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 82,921 miles

hi travel on service brake pedal

Pass 17 Oct 2015 82,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

handbrake leaver worn

Pass 17 Oct 2014 82,603 miles

hand brake lever slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2013 82,317 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 81,960 miles

slight corrosion on underside off vehicle

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 12 Oct 2012 81,957 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion on underside off vehicle

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2007 81,881 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 81,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 81,856 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 81,856 miles

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

play bnoth rack ends, o/s/r sill and wing filler

Fail 14 Jul 2006 81,855 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SBA 748H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SBA 748H, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SBA 748H registered?

SBA 748H is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 February 1970.

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