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TVC 790J

1970 Triumph Spitfire

Turquoise Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,441 mi
Last recorded7,441 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1970 Triumph Spitfire42,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVC 790J
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1970
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 7,441 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 7,265 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 7,265 miles

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

Nearside front suspension trunion has play

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 7,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside front suspension trunion has play

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 7,240 miles

body corrosion

corrosion os sill

pereshing to tyres

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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TVC 790J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire in Turquoise with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 42,768 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 TVC 790J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TVC 790J registered?

TVC 790J is a 1970 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 December 1970.

Is TVC 790J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVC 790J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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