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TAK 965S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,107 mi
Last recorded11,107 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAK 965S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 11,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 7,805 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 7,805 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 6,454 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,385 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 53,385 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,328 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,249 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 51,242 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak fromn nose of differential

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 50,693 miles

Leak from nose of back axle

Light corrosion throughout chassis, including to previous welding repairs, does not appear excessive

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

Oil leak

Unable to inspect rear of both seat mountings for integrity, both rear mountings may have bolts mis-aligned

Fail 23 Apr 2013 50,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Leak from nose of back axle

Light corrosion throughout chassis, including to previous welding repairs, does not appear excessive

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

Oil leak

Unable to inspect rear of both seat mountings for integrity, both rear mountings may have bolts mis-aligned

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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TAK 965S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 TAK 965S, 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 48 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 TAK 965S registered?

TAK 965S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is TAK 965S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAK 965S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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