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FNH 585T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,894 mi
Last recorded92,894 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNH 585T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,894 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Arch corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 92,520 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside engine coolant pipe is fouling on engine mounting bracket

Fail 15 May 2018 9,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Central exhaust clamp is loose

Offside engine coolant pipe is fouling on engine mounting bracket

Pass 7 Sep 2016 91,449 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 91,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 91,069 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wiper leaves window slightly smeared

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

brake pipes have protective coating of underseal

Fail 11 Sep 2015 91,068 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper leaves window slightly smeared

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

brake pipes have protective coating of underseal

Pass 11 Sep 2014 90,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

radiator coolant leak

unable to fully inspect some brake pipes due to protective coating of underseal

Fail 5 Sep 2014 90,198 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

radiator coolant leak

unable to fully inspect some brake pipes due to protective coating of underseal

Pass 24 Nov 2010 89,677 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 89,667 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 86,821 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 86,815 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 84,060 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s and n/s door straps missing

some under body and components corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2007 83,449 miles

MINOR WINDSCREEN DAMAGE

PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR LOWER TRUNNION

Fail 21 Sep 2007 83,449 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR LOWER TRUNNION

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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FNH 585T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FNH 585T, 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 FNH 585T registered?

FNH 585T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 20 February 1979.

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