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AKY 510T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,040 mi
Last recorded77,040 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKY 510T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2022 77,040 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 76,066 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower body cover in under seal

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Body not fully secure rusty (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2016 76,025 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear off vehicle is rusty

underneath of vehicle is covered in underseal

Fail 20 May 2016 76,025 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear off vehicle is rusty

underneath of vehicle is covered in underseal

Pass 23 Aug 2014 75,988 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 75,987 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 75,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 75,862 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 75,503 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in steering rack side arms

Fail 25 Jul 2012 75,501 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel hose cracking at carburettor

slight play in steering rack side arms

Pass 30 Jul 2007 75,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/ steering knuckle has slight play

n/s/steering knuckle has slight play

Fail 19 Jul 2007 75,362 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/steering knuckle slight play

o/s steering knuckle slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2006 74,775 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 74,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.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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AKY 510T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AKY 510T, 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 AKY 510T registered?

AKY 510T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 April 1979.

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