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TCO 599T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,537 mi
Last recorded74,537 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCO 599T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 74,537 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 74,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both track rod end gaiters perished

Pass 5 Nov 2021 74,081 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 74,080 miles

Brake performance not tested offside front brake hose burst/leaking on test (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,602 miles

both front tyres starting to perish in treads

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 6 May 2019 73,129 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 73,041 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 72,945 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 72,932 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

oil leak from differential unit

Pass 28 May 2008 72,831 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 72,404 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 71,422 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 71,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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TCO 599T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TCO 599T, 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 TCO 599T registered?

TCO 599T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 19 April 1979.

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