MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,843 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all four tyres cracking and perished
body/floorpans extensively repaired and heavily undersealed
ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED ALONG TREADS
SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S/F WHEEL BEARING
SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING RACK MOUNTS
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of BAN 969T?
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What year was BAN 969T registered?
BAN 969T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 23 May 1979.
Is BAN 969T safe to buy?
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.
Does BAN 969T have outstanding finance?
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