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URL 738S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,743 mi
Last recorded29,743 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURL 738S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2025 29,743 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 29,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 28,395 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 28,232 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 27,307 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 26,780 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 24,820 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 19,687 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 16,504 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 10,796 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion bush (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 5,419 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 1,210 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,529 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 80,467 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 80,454 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 80,332 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 80,149 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 79,671 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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URL 738S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 URL 738S, 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 URL 738S registered?

URL 738S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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