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BKN 192T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,904 mi
Last recorded95,904 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKN 192T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 95,904 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 94,011 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 92,530 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,967 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 90,681 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 89,399 miles

Nearside front lower suspension trunion boot damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2013 89,394 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front lower suspension trunion boot damaged

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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BKN 192T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BKN 192T, 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 BKN 192T registered?

BKN 192T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is BKN 192T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKN 192T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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