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UDA 216S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,008 mi
Last recorded82,008 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDA 216S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,008 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 81,990 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 75,355 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 71,226 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 70,799 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 67,188 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 67,188 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 66,985 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 66,985 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 66,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside sidelight dim

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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UDA 216S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UDA 216S, 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 UDA 216S registered?

UDA 216S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is UDA 216S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDA 216S shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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