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BMX 423T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,976 mi
Last recorded33,976 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMX 423T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 33,976 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 33,976 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 33,972 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 33,884 miles

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

N/S/F TYRE BADLY CRACKED + PERISHED (NO CORDS OR PLY VISIBLE)

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

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING RACK MOUNTINGS

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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BMX 423T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 BMX 423T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BMX 423T?

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What year was BMX 423T registered?

BMX 423T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is BMX 423T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMX 423T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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