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ETM 406T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,073 mi
Last recorded29,073 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETM 406T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 29,073 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 28,488 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,643 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 26,688 miles

Gear box oil leak.

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 26,162 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 24,477 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 23,290 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 21,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

off side and near side brake flexys near tyres on full lock

off side and near side rear trunion bushes worn

off side and near side wiper blades worn

Fail 20 May 2009 21,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

off side and near side brake flexys near tyres on full lock

off side and near side rear trunion bushes worn

off side and near side wiper blades worn

Pass 20 May 2008 20,531 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 20,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 19,228 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 19,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,501 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 17,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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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ETM 406T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green 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 ETM 406T, 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 ETM 406T registered?

ETM 406T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 30 April 1979.

Is ETM 406T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETM 406T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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