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BBD 779X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

29,039 mi
Last recorded29,039 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBD 779X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 29,039 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front slight play in wheelbearing

Pass 24 Mar 2021 27,777 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 27,771 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 26,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 23,856 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 23,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,729 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 19,823 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 19,823 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,045 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 17,845 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 17,396 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 17,396 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 May 2013 16,421 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 May 2013 16,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 14,545 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,520 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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BBD 779X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 BBD 779X, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BBD 779X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 August 1981.

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