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AHV 95T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,170 mi
Last recorded70,170 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHV 95T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 70,170 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 69,735 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 69,612 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 69,198 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 66,719 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 65,797 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 61,615 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 61,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 58,350 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 58,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2006 56,542 miles

as test number 131567876165

Fail 26 Jun 2006 56,456 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre exhaust rubbing on chassis.

engine misfire.

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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AHV 95T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AHV 95T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AHV 95T?

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What year was AHV 95T registered?

AHV 95T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 10 April 1979.

Is AHV 95T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHV 95T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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