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ATH 248T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,718 mi
Last recorded93,718 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATH 248T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 93,718 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 93,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all 4 tyres show signs of perishing

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 93,377 miles

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

perishing to both front tyres , in tread pattern ,ply or cords not exposed.

Fail 18 Apr 2017 93,377 miles

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

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

perishing to both front tyres , in tread pattern ,ply or cords not exposed.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,156 miles

Brake bind O/S front

Diff oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes imbalanced

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

Tyres show signs of deterioration

Pass 17 Apr 2015 92,921 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 92,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 92,653 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 92,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 92,363 miles

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

Oil leak

all front and rear suspension components corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounts heavily deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2013 92,348 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

all front and rear suspension components corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounts heavily deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2012 92,000 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 91,768 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2009 91,441 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 91,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 91,426 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 91,248 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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ATH 248T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ATH 248T, 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 ATH 248T registered?

ATH 248T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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