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APM 312T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

37,370 mi
Last recorded37,370 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPM 312T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,370 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 37,081 miles

all door hinges deteriorated

extensive welding repairs to body/chassis

Fail 30 Jan 2017 37,081 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x2 (5.2.6)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x2 (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all door hinges deteriorated

extensive welding repairs to body&chassis

Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,854 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 36,854 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 36,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise fog light.

advise indicator stalk.

front of chassis been welded and undersealed.

n/s sill been welded and undersealed.

n/s sill corroded.

o/s sill been welded and undersealed.

o/s sill corroded.

oil leak.

slight blow from exhaust.

slight play in both front w/bearings.

Fail 3 Sep 2008 36,804 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

both rear drums damp, no leaks found at time of test.

filler and sealant round welded joints.

slight play in both rear w/bearings.

slight ploay in n/s/r w/bearing.

w/screen wipers not very good.

Fail 8 Aug 2007 36,791 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

ADVISE STRONG BOTH SEAT ANCHORAGE POOR UNDER SIDE OF CAR RECOMMEND IMMEADIATE ATTENTION

ADVISE STRONG FILLER IN INNER DOOR SHUTS NOT ABLE TO TELL HOW MUCH REQUIRES ATTENTION

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE OUTER SILL CRACKED AND GETTING WEAK REQUIRES IMMEADIATE ATTENTION

ADVISE STRONG UNDER SIDE OF CAR COVERED FRONT TO REAR IN THICK BLACK UNDER SEAL

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE 13%

POOR WELDING REPAIRS TO WHOLE OF UNDER SIDE OF CAR

advise strong poor welding repair to nearside front bodie mount

air horns fitted on seperate switch

Pass 7 Mar 2006 32,298 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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APM 312T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 APM 312T, 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 APM 312T registered?

APM 312T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 January 1979.

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