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MFM 390T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,198 mi
Last recorded94,198 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFM 390T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 94,198 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 94,147 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 94,063 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 93,955 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 93,955 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 93,859 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 93,749 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 93,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,672 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 92,524 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 92,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 92,196 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 92,168 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 91,921 miles

slight rumble to nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 90,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 90,487 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 89,725 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 89,725 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 89,690 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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MFM 390T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFM 390T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MFM 390T registered?

MFM 390T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 May 1979.

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