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AEG 940T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,263 mi
Last recorded3,263 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEG 940T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 3,263 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 2,891 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 2,884 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 2,841 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 2,770 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 2,768 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower king pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2015 2,467 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 2,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

diff loose and bolt missing

Pass 28 Apr 2014 1,070 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 837 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2012 624 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 99,308 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 98,519 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 97,923 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 97,282 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 96,226 miles

condition of nearside rear floor

Pass 3 Jun 2006 96,123 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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AEG 940T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AEG 940T, 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 AEG 940T registered?

AEG 940T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 June 1979.

Is AEG 940T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEG 940T shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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