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BJH 530T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,468 mi
Last recorded56,468 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJH 530T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 56,468 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 56,089 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 55,435 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,385 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,695 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,372 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 52,355 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,107 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 52,073 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,695 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,323 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 51,306 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 50,817 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 50,362 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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BJH 530T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BJH 530T, 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

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What year was BJH 530T registered?

BJH 530T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 July 1979.

Is BJH 530T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJH 530T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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