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AWB 934T

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,986 mi
Last recorded68,986 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire 150075,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWB 934T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 68,986 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight damaged/perished.

both front wheel bearings has slight play.

front wipers leaving slight lines on screen.

oil leak.

suspension components corroded.

underbody heavily undersealed.

Fail 8 Nov 2018 68,984 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension components corroded.

Under body heavily under sealed.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 68,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

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

oil leak.

underbody corrosion.

underbody of vehicle heavily under sealed.

Fail 31 Oct 2017 68,183 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all of them don't flash when turned on. (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor areas. (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre perished.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished. (4.1.E.1)

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

front wipers leaving slight lines on screen.

oil leak.

underbody corrosion.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 66,895 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 64,100 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 64,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

small chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,021 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 6,746 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 63,720 miles

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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AWB 934T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AWB 934T, 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 AWB 934T registered?

AWB 934T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 7 March 1979.

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