MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,754 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre joints (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wiper blade split on edges
Nearside Rear brake slightly binding
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake slightly binding
Offside Front wiper blade split on edges
Slight surface corrosion to brake pipes
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Slight surface corrosion to brake pipes
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BVE 494V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 BVE 494V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BVE 494V registered?
BVE 494V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 30 December 1980.
Is BVE 494V safe to buy?
The MOT history for BVE 494V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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