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VTY 609T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,994 mi
Last recorded9,994 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTY 609T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 9,994 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 9,731 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 9,619 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 9,379 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 9,222 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 8,869 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 8,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 8,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 4,320 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 132 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 Mar 2011 127 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2010 81 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 May 2010 75 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2008 99,402 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Dec 2008 99,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 May 2008 99,299 miles

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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VTY 609T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTY 609T, 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 VTY 609T registered?

VTY 609T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 8 January 1979.

Is VTY 609T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTY 609T shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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