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VRN 779V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

76,695 mi
Last recorded76,695 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRN 779V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2023 76,695 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 76,199 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 75,419 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 75,419 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,218 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 75,211 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 74,858 miles

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)

Fail 27 May 2016 74,851 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 74,717 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 74,710 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,541 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 74,534 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 73,900 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 73,876 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 73,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 73,228 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 72,336 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 72,021 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 72,021 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 71,923 miles

play rear suspension limit d/shaft

side to side on h/b

Fail 1 May 2008 71,923 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 71,866 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 71,866 miles

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?

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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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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The MOT history for VRN 779V shows 23 tests with a 47.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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