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UMW 629T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

69,557 mi
Last recorded69,557 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMW 629T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 69,557 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 69,190 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 69,190 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,599 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 68,599 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 68,578 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 68,524 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,336 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 68,336 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,107 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 68,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 67,742 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Radiator in poor condition and water pump leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2010 67,354 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

water pump leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2010 67,354 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

water pump leaking

Pass 12 Aug 2009 66,941 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 66,941 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres perishing

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Strong fuel smell

Water pump leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2008 66,669 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in both rack mounts

Water pump leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2007 66,295 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 66,295 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 18 Aug 2006 65,823 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 65,450 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 65,450 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

CO level close to limit (4%).

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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 629T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 UMW 629T, 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 UMW 629T registered?

UMW 629T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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