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PUY 620V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,458 mi
Last recorded59,458 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUY 620V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 59,458 miles

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

light corrosion to suspension components

Pass 8 Jun 2020 59,394 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 59,378 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2018 59,205 miles

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 31 Oct 2018 59,205 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 7 Nov 2017 58,664 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front all front suspension components corroding slightly both sides

Fail 12 Oct 2017 58,654 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play in the rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all front and rear suspension has slight corrosion both sides

Pass 10 Oct 2016 58,325 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,267 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,426 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 57,426 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,287 miles

nearside rear brake performance has just met mot pass standard (recommend service or repair)

offside rear wheel arch/sill end cap very rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,822 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,331 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,853 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,035 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 34,035 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 33,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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PUY 620V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PUY 620V, 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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PUY 620V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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