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BSJ 440T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,638 mi
Last recorded11,638 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSJ 440T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 11,638 miles

heavy oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2019 11,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive c/o high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended receiver jammed under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure tie bar loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

heavy oil leak

n/s handbrake effort

over heating fan not working

Pass 20 Jun 2018 11,235 miles

slight play n/s/f wheel

Fail 20 Jun 2018 11,235 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight play n/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Nov 2016 11,235 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 11,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2011 10,641 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009 8,939 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 8,497 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust system fouling body in several places

oil leaks rear axle diff area

Fail 29 Apr 2008 8,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

exhaust system fouling body in several places

oil leaks rear axle diff area

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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BSJ 440T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BSJ 440T, 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 BSJ 440T registered?

BSJ 440T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 May 1979.

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