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FTO 309V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,365 mi
Last recorded61,365 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTO 309V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 61,365 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 61,365 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,927 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 60,927 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,529 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,084 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 59,723 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 59,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 59,353 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 59,353 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,097 miles

Play in n/s/f lower steering trunion joint

Pass 12 Apr 2012 58,940 miles

Nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,668 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,336 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,075 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 58,075 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Wear in n/s/r trunion pin

Pass 17 Apr 2008 57,949 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 57,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 57,760 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 57,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wear in n/s/r rear hub

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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FTO 309V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FTO 309V, 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 FTO 309V registered?

FTO 309V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 27 October 1979.

Is FTO 309V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTO 309V shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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