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TER 426S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

47,439 mi
Last recorded47,439 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTER 426S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 47,439 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 47,315 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 47,203 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,094 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 47,006 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 46,883 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,659 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 46,470 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both.. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 46,419 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber soft

Pass 1 Jul 2016 46,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,876 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 45,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,817 miles

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,620 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,427 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 43,761 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,593 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 43,324 miles

both front outer track rod end gaitors split but neither joint has any free play

nearside of engine has 1 leaking core plug

timing chain cover has 1 loose bolt

Fail 3 Jul 2008 43,321 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front outer track rod end gaitors split but neither joint has any free play

nearside of engine has 1 leaking core plug

timing chain cover has 1 loose bolt

Pass 5 Jul 2006 43,307 miles

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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TER 426S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TER 426S, 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.

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What year was TER 426S registered?

TER 426S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 May 1978.

Is TER 426S safe to buy?

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