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UBL 727S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,370 mi
Last recorded46,370 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBL 727S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 46,370 miles

Coolant leak Top radiator hose. ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension joint has slight play.

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding on.

Pass 16 May 2017 46,357 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 46,254 miles

O/S/R brake slightly binding on.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 45,987 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 45,855 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 45,780 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 45,776 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 45,702 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 45,525 miles

O/S/R brake slightly binding on.

Slight movement in N/S/F suspension bottom trunnion joint assembly.

Pass 20 May 2010 45,393 miles

movement in n/s/f lower trunnion assembly

movement in n/s/r trunnion assembly

Pass 18 May 2009 45,239 miles

Movement in N/S/F suspension bottom joint asdsembly.

Pass 16 May 2008 45,112 miles

Slight movement in N/S/F bottom trunnion joint assembly.

Pass 9 May 2007 45,007 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 45,006 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,827 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 44,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Slight movment in O/S/F wheel bearing. Hazard lamps flashing fast.

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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UBL 727S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UBL 727S, 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

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What year was UBL 727S registered?

UBL 727S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 February 1978.

Is UBL 727S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBL 727S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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