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BFG 422T

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,117 mi
Last recorded94,117 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire 150075,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFG 422T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 94,117 miles

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

nearside trunnion has slight play

offside front floor/inner sill holed

some play in steering rack

Fail 18 Apr 2009 94,078 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside trunnion has slight play

offside front floor/inner sill holed

some play in steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2008 93,540 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 92,816 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 91,846 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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BFG 422T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 75,185 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFG 422T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFG 422T registered?

BFG 422T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is BFG 422T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFG 422T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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