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GLB 994T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,949 mi
Last recorded86,949 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLB 994T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 86,949 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Corrosion around brake master cylinder mount but not excessive.

Nearside rear lower valance corroded.

Fail 26 Jun 2018 86,949 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Corrosion around brake master cylinder mount but not excessive.

Nearside rear lower valance corroded.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Rear brake imbalance only just met.

Pass 14 May 2016 86,776 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Oil leak.

Pass 30 May 2015 86,488 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

Fail 16 May 2015 86,487 miles

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

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

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

Pass 14 May 2014 86,296 miles

Body and floor corroding.

Front coil springs corroded.

Oil leak.

Fail 3 May 2014 86,296 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body and floor corroding.

Front coil springs corroded.

Oil leak.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 85,672 miles

Body corroded not near structural point.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 85,535 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

hole in nearside rear wheel arch.

rear suspension spring getting rusty.

slight binding on offside front brake.

suspension rubbers cracking.

Fail 27 Jun 2009 85,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

hole in nearside rear wheel arch.

rear suspension spring getting rusty.

slight binding on offside front brake.

suspension rubbers cracking.

Pass 24 May 2007 85,275 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside rear tyre wearing towards limit

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 May 2007 85,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakepipe going into nearside front flexyhose slightly corroded

Foot brake efficiency just passed

Offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 6 May 2006 84,895 miles

Brakepipe from mastercylinder into 3-way valve corroding

Brakepipe into nearside front flexyhose corroding

Brakepipe into nearside rear flexyhose corroding

Offside front flexyhose ferule corroding

Play in nearside front steering, (Possible tierod)

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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GLB 994T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GLB 994T, 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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GLB 994T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 May 1979.

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