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BHE 80T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,648 mi
Last recorded5,648 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHE 80T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 5,648 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 20 Dec 2013 5,346 miles

exhaust fouling on body

front exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 18 Dec 2013 5,346 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

exhaust fouling on body

front exhaust clamp missing

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 27 Oct 2009 5,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 26 Oct 2009 5,005 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 3 Oct 2006 4,489 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 4,326 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 95,989 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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BHE 80T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BHE 80T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BHE 80T?

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What year was BHE 80T registered?

BHE 80T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 May 1979.

Is BHE 80T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHE 80T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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