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KSG 989T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,811 mi
Last recorded78,811 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSG 989T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 78,811 miles

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

indicator switch doesn't self cancel

nearside track rod inner ball joint slightly worn

slight lateral play at hand brake lever

slight play at upper steering column bearing

Pass 20 Apr 2017 77,537 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

indicator switch does not self cancel

slight lateral play at handbrake lever

Fail 18 Apr 2017 77,535 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

indicator switch does not self cancel

slight lateral play at handbrake lever

Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,656 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front shock absorber has a weak damping effect

slight lateral play at handbrake lever

Fail 17 Mar 2016 73,477 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part when on full left hand lock (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part when on full right hand lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device missing six securing bolts missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front shock absorber has a weak damping effect

slight lateral play at handbrake lever

Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,665 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,568 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 72,564 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play on both inner steering rack joints

Fail 14 May 2010 72,560 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

play in nearside part of steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2008 71,850 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 70,649 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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KSG 989T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KSG 989T, 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 KSG 989T registered?

KSG 989T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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