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BOP 362V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

11,054 mi
Last recorded11,054 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOP 362V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 11,054 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 11,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 11,039 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

hazard lamps faulty

Pass 15 May 2019 10,390 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 10,261 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 10,210 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 10,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 10,176 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 9,988 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 9,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 9,843 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 9,120 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 8,147 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 8,147 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 7,873 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 7,279 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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BOP 362V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BOP 362V, 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

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What year was BOP 362V registered?

BOP 362V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 August 1979.

Is BOP 362V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOP 362V shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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