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BPK 134T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,871 mi
Last recorded29,871 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPK 134T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 29,871 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 28,225 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 27,802 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 27,410 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 26,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

top corrosion around nearside & offside rear sill ends / tie bar mounting points

Pass 24 May 2017 26,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

top corrosion around nearside & offside rear sill ends / tie bar mounting pouints

Pass 3 Jun 2016 26,449 miles

all tyres over 10 year old

movement present in upper steering column bush/bearing

slight blow on rear exhaust silencer

slight corrosion starting around n/s and o/s/r tie bar mounting point

slight movement in n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 1 Jun 2016 26,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres over 10 year old

movement present in upper steering column bush/bearing

slight blow on rear exhaust silencer

slight corrosion starting around n/s and o/s/r tie bar mounting point

slight movement in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 May 2015 26,366 miles

all tyres over 10 years old

movement pressent in n/s and o/s/f seat frames

rear exhaust silencer corroding and starting to blow slightly

sideways movement pressent in handbrake lever

slight play pressent in upper steering column bush /bearing

some corrosion starting on underside around inner sills and rear suspension tie bar mounting points

Pass 24 May 2014 26,340 miles

all tyres over 10 years old

o/s/r floor showing some corrosion near tie bar front mounting area

slight movement in inner steering rack joints

slight movement in upper stering column/bearing

some sideways movement pressent in handbrake lever

Fail 21 May 2014 26,340 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all tyres over 10 years old

o/s/r floor showing some corrosion near tie bar front mounting area

slight movement in inner steering rack joints

slight movement in upper stering column/bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2013 26,258 miles

co level just below upper limit

slight movement in n/s inner steering rack joint

slight movement in upper steering column bush /bearing

Fail 5 Jun 2013 26,258 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

co level just below upper limit

no wheel lockout on n/s/r service or handbrake

slight movement in n/s inner steering rack joint

slight movement in upper steering column bush /bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,229 miles

movement present in handbrake lever

movement pressent in upper steering column bearing/bush

n/s and o/s/r floor sections showing some corrosion around tie bar front mounting points

slight movement in steering rack mountings

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 10 Jun 2011 26,173 miles

n/s/f lower suspension trunion worn

rear service brakes showing imbalance

steel brake pipe to n/s/r w/cyl showing some corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,958 miles

rear service brakes showing imbalance

slight corrosion pressent around rear trailing arms front mounting points

slight movement in n/s/f lower suspension trunion

Pass 29 May 2009 25,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight lift present in n/s/f lower trunnion

Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,773 miles

front wiper blades worn

movement pressent in steering rack mountings

n/s/r service brake showing some imbalance

slight movement pressent in n/s/f lower suspension trunion

Pass 2 May 2007 25,682 miles

movement pressent in n/s/f lower suspension trunion

o/s/r service brake showing lower performance than n/s/r

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

underside starting to show corrosion where underbody protection is missing

Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,453 miles

slight corrosion pressent around n/s @ o/s/r axle tie bar front mounting points

steel brake pipes around n/s @ o/s/r brake backplates showing some corrosion

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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BPK 134T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BPK 134T, 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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What year was BPK 134T registered?

BPK 134T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 March 1979.

Is BPK 134T safe to buy?

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