MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,374 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bolt loose and clamp missing (7.1.1)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
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BEW 542V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BEW 542V, 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 BEW 542V registered?
BEW 542V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 17 September 1979.
Is BEW 542V safe to buy?
The MOT history for BEW 542V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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