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THY 305T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,105 mi
Last recorded92,105 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHY 305T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 92,105 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 91,964 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 91,581 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 91,396 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 90,993 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 89,836 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 89,272 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 89,165 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 89,125 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 28 Oct 2005 89,111 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 89,111 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust pipe at rear slight blow and mounting bracket loose small hole in floor pan n/s

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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THY 305T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 THY 305T, 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 THY 305T registered?

THY 305T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 August 1978.

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