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BJT 54T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,414 mi
Last recorded82,414 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJT 54T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 82,414 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 82,400 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 82,269 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 82,269 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 May 2016 82,082 miles

battery insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,051 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 82,028 miles

drivers seat stiff to adjust fore and aft

Fail 8 Jun 2012 82,026 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

drivers seat stiff to adjust fore and aft

Pass 9 Jun 2011 82,011 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 82,011 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

waterpump leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2010 81,856 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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BJT 54T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJT 54T, 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 BJT 54T registered?

BJT 54T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 January 1979.

Is BJT 54T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJT 54T shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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