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TAA 554T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,959 mi
Last recorded70,959 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAA 554T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 70,959 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 70,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 70,554 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 70,494 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 70,494 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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TAA 554T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TAA 554T, 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

How do I check the history of TAA 554T?

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What year was TAA 554T registered?

TAA 554T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 June 1979.

Is TAA 554T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAA 554T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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