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UAX 390S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,533 mi
Last recorded93,533 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAX 390S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,533 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,076 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 92,076 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 91,975 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 91,754 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 91,754 miles

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.

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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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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