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MGV 836V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

1,957 mi
Last recorded1,957 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGV 836V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 1,957 miles

Offside Rear Reverse light not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2019 1,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reverse light not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2018 1,919 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f steering rack boot is badly perished

o/s/f steering rack boot is perished

o/s/r brake binding slightly

oil residue on the engine

slight movement in o/s/f steering

Pass 31 May 2017 1,912 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has play

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

Pass 17 May 2016 1,886 miles

brake performance borderline pass

Fail 17 May 2016 1,885 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

brake performance borderline pass

Pass 20 May 2015 1,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in both sides of the steering rack

Fail 18 May 2015 1,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in both sides of the steering rack

Pass 21 May 2014 1,585 miles

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

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

steering rack part worn

Pass 21 May 2013 1,110 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 1,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 30 May 2012 563 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 563 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 33 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 24 May 2010 99,786 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 99,786 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering rack / and other components

small hole near to o/s/f body mount

Pass 5 Jun 2009 99,439 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

slight wear in shockabsorber bushes

Fail 4 Jun 2009 99,439 miles

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

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

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

slight underbody corrosion

slight wear in shockabsorber bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2007 99,436 miles

play in front wheel bearings

play in steering rack

Fail 24 Oct 2007 99,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in front wheel bearings

play in steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2005 98,258 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 98,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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MGV 836V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MGV 836V, 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 MGV 836V registered?

MGV 836V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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