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SKD 439T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,047 mi
Last recorded73,047 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKD 439T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 73,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner rear of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,412 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 69,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

very little reserve travel in parking brake lever

Pass 23 Jun 2007 69,253 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 88,282 miles

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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SKD 439T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SKD 439T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKD 439T registered?

SKD 439T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 30 March 1979.

Is SKD 439T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKD 439T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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