CarVerify

Free Car Check

BWA 213T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,696 mi
Last recorded85,696 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWA 213T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 85,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 84,959 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 84,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 84,061 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,048 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 84,031 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inter arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inter sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,177 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear wheel arch clearance slightly reduced

Fail 2 Apr 2013 83,176 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear wheel arch clearence slightly reduced

Pass 31 Mar 2012 82,934 miles

Rears wheels towing in at top. Not adversely affecting suspension operation at time of test.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 82,433 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 81,468 miles

Rear suspension saging particurly on the offside

Pass 14 May 2008 80,449 miles

n/s/f rack slight play

o/s/f outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2007 80,444 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

UNDER BODY WORK NOT IN GOOD ORDER.. O/S SILL PANEL WEAK WITH CORROSION .. MOVEMENT TO O/S/R LEAFSPRING// EXHAUST FIXING POINT LOSE .N/S/F BRAKE BINDING ON /

Pass 8 Aug 2006 80,234 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
Full Triumph Spitfire reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BWA 213T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue 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 BWA 213T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BWA 213T?

You can check the full history of BWA 213T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BWA 213T registered?

BWA 213T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 30 April 1979.

Is BWA 213T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWA 213T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BWA 213T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BWA 213T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.