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BEG 133V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,441 mi
Last recorded19,441 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEG 133V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 19,441 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 19,354 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 19,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower trunion (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 19,324 miles

small oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 19,202 miles

underside etc thin places but sound at time of test

Pass 28 May 2012 18,436 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 18,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,864 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 15,984 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 15,982 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,948 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 14,948 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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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BEG 133V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BEG 133V, 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 BEG 133V registered?

BEG 133V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is BEG 133V safe to buy?

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