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BFP 700T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,043 mi
Last recorded53,043 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFP 700T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 53,043 miles

small amount of movement showing in n/s bottom trunion

Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,978 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 52,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,840 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 52,840 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 52,612 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 52,168 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,554 miles

Side lights intermitent fault

Pass 5 May 2009 51,105 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 49,719 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 49,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 49,134 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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BFP 700T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFP 700T, 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 BFP 700T registered?

BFP 700T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is BFP 700T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFP 700T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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