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BPJ 523T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,759 mi
Last recorded87,759 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPJ 523T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 87,759 miles

Advise N/S outer sill painted over repair

Advise Offside outer sill painted over repair

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 87,759 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Advise N/S outer sill painted over repair

Advise Nearside bonnet catch doesn't latch securely

Advise Offside outer sill painted over repair

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2015 87,741 miles

floor and inner sills corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 87,432 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 87,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 87,352 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 87,098 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 87,098 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 86,827 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 86,826 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 86,440 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 86,134 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 85,871 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 85,414 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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BPJ 523T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BPJ 523T, 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.

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BPJ 523T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 March 1979.

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