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HTM 555V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

3,030 mi
Last recorded3,030 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTM 555V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 3,030 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 3,028 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative JAMMED ON (4.6.1 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 2,985 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 2,898 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 1,887 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 1,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 862 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 845 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 84 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 98,939 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 98,937 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 98,784 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 98,780 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 98,697 miles

play at both front hubs

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2007 98,287 miles

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

general corrosion on floorpans, wheel arches and b pillars

hole in centre of nearside floor pan

offside front tyre perished

rattle from exhaust backbox

Fail 31 Aug 2007 98,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

hole in middle of offside floorpan

rattle from exhaust backbox

Pass 13 Sep 2006 96,755 miles

both rear tyres perished and differ in size to front tyres

Fail 27 Jul 2006 96,737 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished and different size compared to fronts

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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HTM 555V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HTM 555V, 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

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What year was HTM 555V registered?

HTM 555V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 August 1979.

Is HTM 555V safe to buy?

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