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AUU 766T

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,873 mi
Last recorded84,873 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire 150075,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUU 766T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 84,873 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 84,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 84,594 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 84,288 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,521 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,979 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 81,741 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 81,741 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,641 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 1,641 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 81,510 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 81,510 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 81,297 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 81,253 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 81,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,888 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 80,888 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 79,955 miles

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

Speedo cable broken at top needs replacing !!

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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AUU 766T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Black 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 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 75,185 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AUU 766T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AUU 766T registered?

AUU 766T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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