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FDJ 58V

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,623 mi
Last recorded52,623 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire 150075,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDJ 58V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 52,623 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 52,112 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,538 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 51,348 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 51,348 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,194 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,229 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,678 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 49,313 miles

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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FDJ 58V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDJ 58V, 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 FDJ 58V registered?

FDJ 58V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 16 October 1979.

Is FDJ 58V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDJ 58V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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