MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,143 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Handbrake travel close to limit
Rear silencer rubber mountings split
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside rear footbrake and handbrake efficiency low
o/s/front tyre slightly mishapen
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HVC 566V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HVC 566V, 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 HVC 566V?
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What year was HVC 566V registered?
HVC 566V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 September 1979.
Is HVC 566V safe to buy?
The MOT history for HVC 566V shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HVC 566V have outstanding finance?
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