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SNP 387V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,240 mi
Last recorded96,240 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNP 387V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 96,240 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 96,184 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,825 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 92,338 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 92,338 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 90,645 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 90,606 miles

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight age cracks nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Sep 2010 89,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 87,782 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 87,782 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 86,590 miles

offside and nearside rear hubs to carrier has slight play

Fail 17 Sep 2008 86,529 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside rear driveshaft bolts loose

offside and nearside rear hubs to carrier has slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2007 85,770 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 85,129 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 84,192 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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SNP 387V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SNP 387V, 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 SNP 387V registered?

SNP 387V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is SNP 387V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNP 387V shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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