MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,205 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Condition of exhaust
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Condition of exhaust
Wear to rear tyres
Condition of exhaust
Slight play to steering rack ends
Condition of exhaust
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Condition of exhaust
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight play to steering rack ends
Wear to all 4 tyres
Condition of exhaust
Corosion to nearside main brake pipe to rear flexi
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight play to steering rack ends
clutch pedal rubber missing
slight free play at top of steering column
slight oil leaks from engine/gearbox
very slight free play in front suspension lower joints
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
clutch pedal rubber missing
slight free play at top of steering column
slight oil leaks from engine/gearbox
very slight free play in front suspension lower joints
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HVV 470T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 HVV 470T, 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 HVV 470T registered?
HVV 470T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 22 June 1979.
Is HVV 470T safe to buy?
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