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FUM 751T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,846 mi
Last recorded53,846 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUM 751T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,846 miles

both front tyres perishing in treads

Fail 27 Mar 2017 53,846 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (1.8)

both front tyres perishing in treads

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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FUM 751T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FUM 751T, 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 FUM 751T?

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What year was FUM 751T registered?

FUM 751T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is FUM 751T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUM 751T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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