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FUB 950T

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,516 mi
Last recorded97,516 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire 150075,185 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUB 950T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 97,516 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 97,495 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 97,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

extensive body repairs carried out + coated in thick underseal

showing wear/freeplay in stering system

Pass 24 May 2006 96,818 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 96,818 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

heavy uderseal under car †showing extensive body repairs

metal brake pipes greased and undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2005 95,625 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 95,625 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

handbrake travel is border line

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 950T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FUB 950T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FUB 950T?

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What year was FUB 950T registered?

FUB 950T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is FUB 950T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUB 950T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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