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FTW 452T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,253 mi
Last recorded91,253 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTW 452T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 91,253 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2020 91,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 90,881 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 90,566 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 89,895 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 88,968 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 88,388 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 87,467 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 87,465 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,728 miles

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

offside front and rear tyre sidewalls in very poor condition

Fail 9 Nov 2011 86,728 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

offside front and rear tyre sidewalls in very poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2010 85,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

n/s front tyre cracking

undersealed underneath

Pass 28 Sep 2009 86,434 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance23 %

hazard light switch tricky to use works intermittantly

main beam switch feels loose

near side front seat belt fluffing

off side front seat belt fluffing and slow and notchey retracting

old body repairs to floor

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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FTW 452T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTW 452T, 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 FTW 452T registered?

FTW 452T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 30 April 1979.

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The MOT history for FTW 452T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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