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FUB 522T

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,234 mi
Last recorded94,234 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire 150075,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUB 522T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 94,234 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,076 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 94,036 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 93,883 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 93,885 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2010 93,332 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 92,556 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 91,733 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 91,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 90,534 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 90,534 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 88,897 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 88,897 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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FUB 522T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FUB 522T, 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 FUB 522T registered?

FUB 522T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 14 March 1979.

Is FUB 522T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUB 522T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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