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BAP 732T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,063 mi
Last recorded58,063 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAP 732T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 58,063 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 58,006 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 57,968 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 57,913 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 57,836 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 57,717 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 57,603 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 57,592 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 57,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 57,558 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,454 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 57,454 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 57,144 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 57,144 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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BAP 732T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BAP 732T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BAP 732T?

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What year was BAP 732T registered?

BAP 732T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 February 1979.

Is BAP 732T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAP 732T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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