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BAN 969T

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,843 mi
Last recorded4,843 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire 150075,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAN 969T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 4,843 miles

all four tyres cracking and perished

body/floorpans extensively repaired and heavily undersealed

Pass 8 May 2015 4,578 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED ALONG TREADS

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING RACK MOUNTS

Fail 7 May 2015 4,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED ALONG TREADS

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

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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BAN 969T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 BAN 969T, 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 BAN 969T registered?

BAN 969T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 23 May 1979.

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The MOT history for BAN 969T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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