MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Major coolant leak
Welding on floor pan is poor
near side rear wheel arch is holed but not structural
rear leaf spring pins are corroded but not excesive
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
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)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Major coolant leak
Welding on floor pan is poor
near side rear wheel arch is holed but not structural
rear leaf spring pins are corroded but not excesive
slight play in steering rack
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
o/s rear tyre perished on sidewalls
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UAX 390S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UAX 390S, 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 UAX 390S registered?
UAX 390S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 January 1978.
Is UAX 390S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UAX 390S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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