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FUM 755T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

4,242 mi
Last recorded4,242 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUM 755T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 4,242 miles

Parking brake just meets requirements

Fail 31 Jul 2025 4,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake just meets requirements

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 3,807 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 3,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 3,215 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 3,022 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 3,003 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 2,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre feathering

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 2,884 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre feathering

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 1,957 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 1,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings A-post (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion All floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 1,913 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all suspension/steering bushes perrished

nearside front trunion slight play

poor wipers

Fail 24 Mar 2014 1,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all suspension/steering bushes perrished

nearside front trunion slight play

poor wipers

Pass 1 Jun 2012 1,867 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2012 1,861 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 1,597 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2010 1,597 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 1,214 miles

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

Oil leak

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 18 Jun 2009 1,214 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 19 Jun 2008 207 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 99,393 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 99,393 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 98,429 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 98,429 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2006 98,429 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

seat slightly loose

slight play in front hubs /front joints

under body very rusty

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 755T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 755T, 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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FUM 755T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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