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UHO 434V

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,285 mi
Last recorded56,285 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHO 434V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 56,285 miles

both front tyres cracking and perishing badly

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,149 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking up slightly

Fail 7 Jun 2014 56,121 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking up slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2013 56,095 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

advise a full brake check

both front tyres cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,630 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

o/s/r floor dented

Fail 3 Aug 2012 55,624 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

o/s/r floor dented

Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,460 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear diff leaking

Fail 11 Apr 2011 55,456 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear diff leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,030 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Apr 2010 54,970 miles

Front Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,545 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 54,521 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,475 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,361 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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UHO 434V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UHO 434V, 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 UHO 434V registered?

UHO 434V is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 24 August 1979.

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