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FWD 361T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,116 mi
Last recorded86,116 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWD 361T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 86,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion on underneath of vehicle

Fail 24 Jan 2023 86,103 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion on underneath of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2019 85,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes inside chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake hose catching top arm on a steering lock

Offside Front brake catching wheel on a steering lock

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

Fail 29 May 2019 85,417 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached valance corroded and weak in places (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes inside chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake hose catching top arm on a steering lock

Offside Front brake catching wheel on a steering lock

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 81,558 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 81,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 81,372 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 81,358 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 80,741 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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FWD 361T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FWD 361T, 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 FWD 361T registered?

FWD 361T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 June 1979.

Is FWD 361T safe to buy?

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