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HVC 573V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,921 mi
Last recorded67,921 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVC 573V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2013 67,907 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak o/s/r back plate

small crack in n/f a/roll bar linkage attachment bracket but linkage secure

rear brake imbalance 50%

Pass 11 May 2013 67,907 miles

rear brake imbalance 50%

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak o/s/r back plate

small crack in n/f a/roll bar linkage attachment bracket but linkage secure

Fail 27 Apr 2013 67,900 miles

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

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak o/s/r back plate

rear brake imbalance 50%

Pass 21 Apr 2012 67,574 miles

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

battery insecure

rear brake imbalance of 22%

Fail 21 Apr 2012 67,574 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

battery insecure

rear brake imbalance of 22%

Pass 14 May 2011 66,149 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion of bodywork and underside.

Pass 15 May 2010 64,169 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 May 2010 64,167 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2009 61,831 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 May 2009 61,823 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HVC 573V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HVC 573V, 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 HVC 573V registered?

HVC 573V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 September 1979.

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