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UCJ 669S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,249 mi
Last recorded85,249 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCJ 669S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 85,249 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar link nut lock locking washer splayed , advise replacement

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has slight lateral movement

Pass 3 Aug 2018 84,991 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively lever has side to side movement advise further investigation (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

advise replacement of os front anti roll bar link locking washer

crank shaft pulley nut missing

Fail 23 Jul 2018 84,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low os and ns (4.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering column universal joint insecure lower joint bolts loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively lever has side to side movement advise further investigation (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advise replacement of os front anti roll bar link locking washer

os front inner wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,617 miles

all four tyres has inner tubes in tubeless tyres

both front tyres starting to crack on outer edge

Fail 14 Jul 2017 84,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear 56% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

all four tyres has inner tubes in tubeless tyres

both front tyres starting to crack on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,052 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 84,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,973 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,658 miles

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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UCJ 669S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 UCJ 669S, 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 UCJ 669S registered?

UCJ 669S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 7 June 1978.

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