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BAX 808T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,625 mi
Last recorded22,625 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAX 808T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,625 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 22,623 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 21,566 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

play in steering rack

Fail 6 Jul 2009 21,564 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,317 miles

Both outer sills are poorly repaired.

Car is in a rusty condition.

Fail 10 Jul 2008 20,317 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Both outer sills are poorly repaired.

Car is in a rusty condition.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,451 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 16,242 miles

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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BAX 808T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BAX 808T, 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 BAX 808T registered?

BAX 808T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 June 1979.

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