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TFL 100S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

2,662 mi
Last recorded2,662 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFL 100S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 2,662 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 2,608 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 2,428 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 2,283 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2014 2,140 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2013 1,915 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 840 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2010 18 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 15 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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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TFL 100S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TFL 100S, 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

How do I check the history of TFL 100S?

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What year was TFL 100S registered?

TFL 100S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 January 1978.

Is TFL 100S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFL 100S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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