MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,695 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Play in both sides of steering rack
Slight movement in both front lower suspension joint
Steering column has slight movement
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Coolant leak radiator top hose is heavily perished and leaking ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower pin/bush on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most of rear brake pipes are either slightly corroded or heavily covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering rack has play but not excessive
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake drum area (1.1.11 (c))
Reverse lights not working
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Refer to Emissions printout paper work (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation When front brakes applied together (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe to braided brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake drum area (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively In a backwards rotation (1.2.1 (f))
Rear service brake application is slightly uneven
Reverse lights not working
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Both front wiper blades are smeary
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake drum area (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake drum area (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leaks from engine,gearbox and rear diff areas
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above chassis area (3.6.B.2c)
Steering rack has slight play in both sides
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Stop lamp not working All stop lights (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Both front wiper blades are smeary
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake drum area (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake drum area (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leaks from engine,gearbox and rear diff areas
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above chassis area (3.6.B.2c)
Steering rack has slight play in both sides
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear worn wearing thin on insides (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear from t piece near rear chassis/axle area (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe near gearbox (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At brake drum (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At brake drum (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute All offside indicators stay illuminated when operated (1.4.A.2g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven Nearside has a less reading when both brakes are apllied (3.7.B.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear worn wearing thin on insides (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear from t piece near rear chassis/axle area (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe near gearbox (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At brake drum (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At brake drum (3.6.B.2c)
Throttle pedal operation is stiff
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear service brake application is slightly uneven
oil leaking from gearbox onto exhaust system
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leaking from gearbox onto exhaust system
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake test imbalance of 24% your vehicle may require inspection/repair
vehicle pulls to the left slightly when service brake test carried out
Coolant leak
Oil leak
damp o/s rack boot
ex noise
h/b cable rubs ex mount
h/b little loose
n/s seat belt cover missing
play o/s driveshaft LIMIT
slight bind o/s/r
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
damp o/s rack boot
ex noise
h/b cable rubs ex mount
h/b little loose
n/s seat belt cover missing
play o/s driveshaft LIMIT
slight bind o/s/r
play rear suspension limit d/shaft
side to side on h/b
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
play rear suspension limit d/shaft
side to side on h/b
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
F/O/S + R/O/S + R/N/S tyres have surface cracks
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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VRN 779V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.
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 VRN 779V, 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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VRN 779V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 25 October 1979.
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