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HWW 847V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,003 mi
Last recorded67,003 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWW 847V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 67,003 miles

Engine oil leak, not excessive.

Nearside Front Underseal covering previous repair

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Underseal covering previous repairs O/S/F and N/S/R sill and floor

Pass 6 Jun 2022 66,976 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 66,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 66,919 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advise rectification asap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 66,919 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advise rectification asap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 66,344 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 65,641 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 65,641 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush at rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush at rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn bald at inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2017 64,895 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure attachment to steering rack pinion (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush at rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush at rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn bald at inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 63,864 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 63,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 62,153 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 61,280 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 60,232 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 60,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 59,534 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 58,850 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 57,817 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 57,121 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 56,274 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,388 miles

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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HWW 847V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HWW 847V, 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 HWW 847V registered?

HWW 847V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 9 August 1979.

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