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UWG 363S

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,132 mi
Last recorded70,132 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWG 363S
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 70,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil Light Is On

Fail 5 Oct 2010 70,119 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil Light Is On

Pass 24 Aug 2009 69,345 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 67,297 miles

indecators fash fast

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hand brake leaver high

Pass 15 Sep 2007 65,373 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

co high 3.2%

Pass 14 Sep 2006 63,602 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 61,364 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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UWG 363S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UWG 363S, 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 UWG 363S registered?

UWG 363S is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is UWG 363S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWG 363S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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