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EUR 452T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,395 mi
Last recorded89,395 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUR 452T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 89,395 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 89,383 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 89,163 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,895 miles

Slight play in front hub bearings.

Some wear in front lower suspension trunnions.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 88,579 miles

Apparent recorded mileage discrepancy reflects speedometer replacement.

Some play/wear evident in front lower suspension trunnions.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 78,626 miles

Driver's seat fore/aft adjuster stiff.

Fuel tank cap seal deteriorated.

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

Some play o/s/f lower suspension trunnion

Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,482 miles

Driver's seat fore/aft adjuster stiff in operation.

Fuel tank cap seal slightly persished.

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

Some relative movement between o/s/f lower suspension trunnion and swivel pin thread.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 78,476 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Driver's seat fore/aft adjuster stiff in operation.

Fuel tank cap seal slightly persished.

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

Some relative movement between o/s/f lower suspension trunnion and swivel pin thread.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 78,145 miles

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

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

Some play in offside front lower suspension trunnion, not considered excessive.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 78,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Some play in offside front lower suspension trunnion, not considered excessive.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,570 miles

Slight lift in nearside front lower suspension trunnion.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 77,245 miles

Offside track rod end balljoint boot split.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 76,915 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 9 Dec 2009 76,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

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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EUR 452T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EUR 452T, 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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EUR 452T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 April 1979.

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