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RUY 908V

1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,904 mi
Last recorded41,904 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire 150075,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUY 908V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 41,904 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,880 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 41,671 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,033 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 41,031 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,025 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 41,019 miles

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

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

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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RUY 908V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 75,185 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 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RUY 908V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RUY 908V?

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What year was RUY 908V registered?

RUY 908V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 7 August 1979.

Is RUY 908V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUY 908V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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