MOT Status
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47,439 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Nearside Rear shock absorber soft
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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
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
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of TER 426S?
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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?
The MOT history for TER 426S shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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