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BPK 249T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,400 mi
Last recorded19,400 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPK 249T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 19,400 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 18,616 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 18,188 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 17,445 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 17,445 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 17,449 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 May 2012 16,800 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

age related cracks to the o.s.r.and n.s.r.tyre walls.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,536 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 13,118 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 11,293 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking badly

slight cracking around offside front antiroll bar bracket

Fail 17 May 2008 11,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking badly

slight cracking around offside front antiroll bar bracket

Fail 20 Jun 2007 10,767 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 10,767 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 10,145 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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BPK 249T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 249T, 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 249T registered?

BPK 249T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 April 1979.

Is BPK 249T safe to buy?

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