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PFC 979T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

28,867 mi
Last recorded28,867 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFC 979T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 28,867 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 28,848 miles

front shock bushes worn

offside front lower suspension arm mount starting to corrode

offside rear floor pan starting to corrode

oil leak

screen cracked

Fail 26 May 2022 28,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front shock bushes worn

offside front lower suspension arm mount starting to corrode

offside rear floor pan starting to corrode

oil leak

screen cracked

Pass 28 May 2021 28,772 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 28,772 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2020 28,729 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 28,691 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 28,683 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 28,683 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

park brake lever worn

Pass 22 May 2017 28,610 miles

park brake lever pivot point worn

Pass 20 May 2016 28,598 miles

offside rear floor pan corroding

park brake lever worn

Pass 20 May 2015 28,545 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 28,528 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 28,528 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 28,468 miles

front lower shock bushes worn

Pass 30 May 2012 28,347 miles

windscreen cracked out of vision

Pass 24 May 2011 28,308 miles

park brake lever pivot point worn

rear shocks corroding

screen damaged

underside surface corrosion

Pass 27 May 2010 28,161 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear floor pans corroding

front shocks lower bushes starting to displace

windscreen cracked not exceeding 40 mm in nearside swept area

Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,762 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front shock bushes worn

screen cracked

underside surface corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2009 27,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front shock bushes worn

screen cracked

underside surface corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2007 27,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 27,415 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 27,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wipers leave an area uncleared in center of windscreen.

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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PFC 979T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 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 PFC 979T, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PFC 979T registered?

PFC 979T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 November 1978.

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