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AYO 343T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,358 mi
Last recorded83,358 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYO 343T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 83,358 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 83,352 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 83,182 miles

slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items

slight play in steering/suspension rubbers/joints

Pass 11 May 2022 83,133 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 82,870 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 82,791 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 82,623 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 82,412 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 82,348 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 82,070 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,778 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 81,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2014 80,885 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,758 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 80,241 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 80,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 May 2010 79,350 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 78,294 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 78,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 76,561 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 76,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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AYO 343T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AYO 343T, 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 AYO 343T registered?

AYO 343T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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The MOT history for AYO 343T shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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