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FAT 370T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,323 mi
Last recorded49,323 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAT 370T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,323 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,877 miles

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f lower trunion

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 15 Mar 2013 48,872 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f lower trunion

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,529 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 44,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,764 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 23 Oct 2009 36,764 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,636 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,056 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 36,056 miles

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

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

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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FAT 370T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FAT 370T, 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

How do I check the history of FAT 370T?

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What year was FAT 370T registered?

FAT 370T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FAT 370T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAT 370T shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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