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MHG 310T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,460 mi
Last recorded20,460 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHG 310T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 20,460 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 20,373 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel both sides (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 20,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 20,001 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 19,754 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 19,575 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 19,467 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 19,143 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,907 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 18,907 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,534 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 18,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 17,898 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 17,897 miles

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking 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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MHG 310T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MHG 310T, 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 MHG 310T registered?

MHG 310T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is MHG 310T safe to buy?

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