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CTV 484T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,814 mi
Last recorded81,814 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 484T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 81,814 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 81,369 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 81,057 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 80,679 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 80,457 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 79,697 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 79,669 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,622 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 78,552 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 78,545 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 77,978 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 77,425 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 77,202 miles

(advise steering coulum to frame support brace slight movement reccomend stiffer braces fitting to reduce movement in colum

(advise) exhaust emission just passed reccomend carbereter tune

(advise) exhaust system slight blow at joints but not excessive and exhaust also repaired with bandage

(advise) front cross member out riggier starting to coroded

(advise) lower steering colum bush slight play

(advise) o/s/f wheel bearing noisey reccomend replacment

Pass 25 Apr 2009 75,585 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 73,450 miles

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

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

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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CTV 484T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CTV 484T, 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 CTV 484T registered?

CTV 484T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 March 1979.

Is CTV 484T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTV 484T shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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