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ARX 277T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,510 mi
Last recorded95,510 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARX 277T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 95,510 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 95,429 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 95,229 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,100 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,522 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 94,204 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 93,754 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,079 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,450 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 92,450 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 91,244 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 91,244 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 91,194 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0mm.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 91,194 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0mm.

Pass 6 May 2008 90,228 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 90,176 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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ARX 277T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ARX 277T, 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 ARX 277T registered?

ARX 277T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is ARX 277T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARX 277T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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