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CON 856V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,362 mi
Last recorded97,362 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCON 856V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 97,362 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 97,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 94,857 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 94,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,647 miles

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

nearside front sill has a hole caused by corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2015 92,647 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

nearside front sill has a hole caused by corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2013 92,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2012 92,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2011 92,376 miles

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

offside front tyre worn to 2mm 155/80/13

Pass 16 Feb 2010 92,225 miles

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

offside front tyre worn to 2mm 155 r13

Pass 6 Feb 2009 92,121 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 92,109 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside front tyre worn to 2mm 155r13

Pass 30 Jan 2008 91,944 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 91,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 91,481 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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CON 856V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CON 856V, 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 CON 856V registered?

CON 856V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 13 December 1979.

Is CON 856V safe to buy?

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