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ADP 233T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,944 mi
Last recorded2,944 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADP 233T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 2,944 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 2,944 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2014 2,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 2,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 2,862 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 2,818 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 2,407 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 2,407 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 98,583 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel hose to rear carb starting to split

Pass 3 Mar 2008 98,423 miles

Near side rear arch begining to rust

Near side rear service brake has a low effort

Off side rear wheel heavily rusted

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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ADP 233T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ADP 233T, 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 ADP 233T registered?

ADP 233T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 April 1979.

Is ADP 233T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADP 233T shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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