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FRW 262T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

65,687 mi
Last recorded65,687 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRW 262T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 65,687 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking around sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from out put shaft and other areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 65,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 64,868 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 64,554 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 64,176 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 64,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

HAZARD LAMPS NOT WORKING NEARSIDE

Nearside PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,015 miles

Nearside hazard lamps not working

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 64,015 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside hazard lamps not working

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 63,291 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 62,026 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,599 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,549 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 61,527 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 60,880 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 60,880 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 60,880 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak from front crankshaft seal.

Pass 30 May 2013 59,770 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 58,996 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 58,995 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,148 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 58,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 57,018 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 56,911 miles

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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FRW 262T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FRW 262T, 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 FRW 262T?

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What year was FRW 262T registered?

FRW 262T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 May 1979.

Is FRW 262T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRW 262T shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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