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BWV 899T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

33,632 mi
Last recorded33,632 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWV 899T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 33,632 miles

Front wiper blades smearing.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 33,631 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front wiper blades smearing.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 33,518 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Rear shock bushes deteriorated

Slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

driver seat slightly lose

oil leak

passage seat slightly lose

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,210 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,101 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,989 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,846 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion offside front inner sill and offside front lower body at bonnet shut

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,711 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,546 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,386 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,269 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,146 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 31,951 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 31,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 31,817 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 31,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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BWV 899T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BWV 899T, 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

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What year was BWV 899T registered?

BWV 899T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 26 March 1979.

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The MOT history for BWV 899T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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