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HRW 110V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

41,475 mi
Last recorded41,475 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRW 110V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,475 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 41,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brakes slight bind

Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,320 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 41,307 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All lights (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 41,301 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing on and off (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers not working (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer rear sill corrosion (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,874 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 40,874 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,539 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 40,066 miles

Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

lower king pin dust covers splitting

Fail 11 Aug 2014 40,066 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

lower king pin dust covers splitting

Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,365 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,247 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 39,247 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front sidelights and rear reg lights only work on dip beam

Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsf tyre old and perishing

surface rust on chassis rails and lower edges of sills

Fail 19 Jul 2010 39,020 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

nsf tyre old and perishing

surface rust on chassis rails front and rear

Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,268 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

body tub extensivly repaired and heavyly undersealed

filler crack noticed in the os sill below the door

small hole noted in the os sill below the B piller, doesmn't appear to be corrosion related, but advise fixing it correctly.

Fail 20 Apr 2007 38,268 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

body tub extensivly repaired and heavyly undersealed

filler crack noticed in the os sill below the door

small hole noted in the os sill below the B piller, doesmn't appear to be corrosion related, but advise fixing it correctly.

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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HRW 110V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HRW 110V, 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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HRW 110V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 6 August 1979.

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