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COD 540T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

29,290 mi
Last recorded29,290 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOD 540T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 29,290 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 28,427 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 27,553 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 26,349 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 25,292 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 24,658 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 23,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 20,930 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2017 19,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 17,560 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 14,925 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 14,918 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2014 13,173 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 10,132 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 6,626 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 3,910 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 2,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust strap not supporting exhaust

Pass 19 May 2009 1,964 miles

imbalance of 24% between front brakes

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 19 May 2009 1,964 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2008 1,248 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 1,248 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 591 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 591 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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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COD 540T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 COD 540T, 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 COD 540T registered?

COD 540T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 February 1979.

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