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SAB 63V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,756 mi
Last recorded30,756 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAB 63V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 30,756 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 30,457 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 30,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush king pin trunion bush / bolt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel brake slightly bindig on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush king pintrunion bush /bolt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil level low

oil leak from engine oil light switch

slight oil leak from engine rocker cover gasket

Pass 20 May 2016 29,841 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 29,353 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 28,936 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 28,936 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 27,816 miles

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

rear silencer poor repair

Pass 28 May 2012 27,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

fuel pump leek

rear silencer repair

Pass 31 May 2011 26,724 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 26,163 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f brake binding on slightly

Pass 26 May 2010 26,163 miles

n/s/f brake binding on slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,574 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,429 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 24,428 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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SAB 63V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SAB 63V, 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 SAB 63V registered?

SAB 63V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is SAB 63V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAB 63V shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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