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AJH 99T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,342 mi
Last recorded64,342 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJH 99T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 64,342 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 64,342 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 64,342 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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AJH 99T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJH 99T, 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 AJH 99T registered?

AJH 99T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 April 1979.

Is AJH 99T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJH 99T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJH 99T have outstanding finance?

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