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AOE 813T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

22,151 mi
Last recorded22,151 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOE 813T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 22,151 miles

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

parking brake lever worn

wiper switch loose

Pass 27 Jun 2024 22,126 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

wiper switch loose

Pass 15 Jun 2023 22,077 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 22,036 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lower steering column slight play

underside of vehicle and previous repairs covered,undersealed

Pass 1 Jul 2021 22,009 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lower steering column has slight play

underside of vehicle previous repairs covered,undersealed

Fail 23 Jun 2021 22,002 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lower steering column has slight play

underside of vehicle previous repairs covered,undersealed

Pass 25 Jun 2020 21,859 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

lower steering column has slight play

underside of vehicle and previous repairs covered in underseal

Pass 19 Jun 2019 21,649 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

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

slight play lower steering column

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 7 Jun 2019 21,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

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

slight play lower steering column

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 May 2018 21,291 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2018 21,281 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 20,775 miles

rear brake pipes greased

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 12 May 2017 20,775 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes greased

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 May 2016 20,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front floor corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pipes greased

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 20,280 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front floor corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pipes greased

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 118,977 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

multple historic weld repairs undersealed preventing a full accessment

Fail 27 Aug 2014 118,971 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

multple historic weld repairs undersealed preventing a full accessment

Pass 22 Aug 2013 118,415 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 118,415 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 118,128 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 117,647 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 116,946 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 116,946 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 116,462 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 115,366 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 115,015 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 114,340 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 114,047 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 114,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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AOE 813T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AOE 813T, 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

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What year was AOE 813T registered?

AOE 813T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 May 1979.

Is AOE 813T safe to buy?

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