MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,935 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
It would appear rear leaf spring as been modified to lower the vehicle it would seem it has not weakened the spring in any way.
Vehicle has under gone extensive welding repairs to underside of car.
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle has under gone extensive welding repairs to underside of car.
exstenive restorationhas been carried out
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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GHJ 492T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,846 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GHJ 492T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GHJ 492T registered?
GHJ 492T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 June 1979.
Is GHJ 492T safe to buy?
The MOT history for GHJ 492T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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