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ENV 199T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

15,755 mi
Last recorded15,755 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENV 199T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 15,755 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 14,622 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion near offside door pillar

Pass 11 Aug 2021 13,665 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion near offside door pillar

Fail 3 Aug 2021 13,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion near offside door pillar

Pass 29 Jul 2020 12,787 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 11,110 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 8,090 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 8,086 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 4,489 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 2,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 2,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 1,348 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 98,554 miles

rear shockabsorbers low on damping

Pass 13 Jun 2013 96,773 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 92,373 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 89,093 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,335 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 86,335 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 85,298 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 82,469 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 79,512 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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ENV 199T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 ENV 199T, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ENV 199T?

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What year was ENV 199T registered?

ENV 199T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 November 1978.

Is ENV 199T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENV 199T shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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