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VEN 510T

1979 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

4,284 mi
Last recorded4,284 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1979 Triumph Spitfire60,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEN 510T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 4,284 miles

Nearside wiper blade split end

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 4,277 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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 wiper blade split end

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 3,973 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear exhaust mountings perrished

Fail 16 Oct 2014 3,968 miles

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

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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear exhaust mountings perrished

Pass 10 May 2013 3,297 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 3,297 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 3,243 miles

battery insecure.

Pass 13 May 2011 3,179 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 3,165 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2010 3,099 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 3,099 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2009 3,066 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 2,965 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 2,965 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 2,869 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack bush

Fail 10 May 2007 2,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

slight play in n/s steering rack bush

Pass 5 May 2006 2,604 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 2,604 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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VEN 510T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 VEN 510T, 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 VEN 510T registered?

VEN 510T is a 1979 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 February 1979.

Is VEN 510T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEN 510T shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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