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FVC 944T

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,450 mi
Last recorded67,450 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire 150075,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVC 944T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 67,450 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 67,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached droplink (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 67,256 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 67,104 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 66,720 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 66,437 miles

Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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FVC 944T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FVC 944T, 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

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What year was FVC 944T registered?

FVC 944T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 15 June 1979.

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