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CHM 369V

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

10,172 mi
Last recorded10,172 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire 150075,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHM 369V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 10,172 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2016 9,278 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 9,263 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 May 2015 7,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2015 7,106 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2014 6,796 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wheel arches corroded

rear shocks worn/ bouncy

Pass 11 May 2013 6,796 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 6,796 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 6,390 miles

battery insecure

Fail 3 May 2012 6,390 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

battery insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2011 4,853 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 19 Apr 2011 4,853 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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CHM 369V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 75,185 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CHM 369V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CHM 369V registered?

CHM 369V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 9 October 1979.

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