MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,011 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brakes binding slightly
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing retaining clip for pin missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
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TEY 95T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 TEY 95T, 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 TEY 95T registered?
TEY 95T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 March 1979.
Is TEY 95T safe to buy?
The MOT history for TEY 95T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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