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UMW 360T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,973 mi
Last recorded71,973 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMW 360T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,665 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 66,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard switch tell-tale light may have intermittent fault?

Offside front inner brake pad may be wearing low?

Pass 21 May 2015 66,359 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside front sill corroded

wiper blades poor

Pass 4 Jun 2014 65,463 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,215 miles

nearside rear sill corroded

offside rear indicator lens broken

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,718 miles

nearside front floor corroded

nearside rear indicator lens broken

Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,017 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 57,560 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 57,560 miles

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)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 56,911 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 56,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 56,604 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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UMW 360T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UMW 360T, 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 UMW 360T registered?

UMW 360T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is UMW 360T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMW 360T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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