MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,156 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BPM 948T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 BPM 948T, 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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How do I check the history of BPM 948T?
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What year was BPM 948T registered?
BPM 948T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 April 1979.
Is BPM 948T safe to buy?
The MOT history for BPM 948T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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