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MWK 807V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,734 mi
Last recorded17,734 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWK 807V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 17,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area ? (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 17,732 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested water leaking ? (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure axle mtg broken . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis outrig holed . (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2013 17,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes stiff ? lack of use ; advise check after run ;

Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,544 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 17,412 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 17,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 17,084 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 17,084 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2005 16,577 miles

advice corrision at o/s frt out rigger

advice slight play in n/s front trunion bush

advice slight play in o/s front hub bearing

advice slight play in steering rack

advice wear in o/s rear leaf spring bush

avice wear in n/s rear top leaf spring bush

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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MWK 807V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MWK 807V, 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 MWK 807V registered?

MWK 807V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 18 September 1979.

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