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FLR 633T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,961 mi
Last recorded91,961 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLR 633T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 91,961 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 90,931 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 91,924 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 91,881 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 91,881 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 91,821 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 91,821 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 91,490 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 May 2013 91,485 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 91,153 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 91,152 miles

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

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 90,586 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 90,493 miles

n/sr & o/s/r fllor next to rear tie bar mount slight corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2010 98,493 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/sr & o/s/r fllor next to rear tie bar mount slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2009 90,353 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 90,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 89,919 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 89,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Jul 2007 88,220 miles

oil leak

underside of vehicle heavly underseald

Fail 5 Jul 2007 88,220 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 10 Jul 2006 86,564 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 86,564 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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FLR 633T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FLR 633T, 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 FLR 633T registered?

FLR 633T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 April 1979.

Is FLR 633T safe to buy?

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