1979 Triumph Spitfire 1.5L Petrol · RFC 53T
1979 Triumph Spitfire (1.5L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 1979. Recorded mileage 89,651 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH SPITFIRE
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RFC 53T Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
- 89,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RFC 53T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Triumph Spitfire (RFC 53T) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
RFC 53T Mileage History
- 13/04/202387,465 mi
- 24/04/202488,515 mi+1,050 mi
- 16/04/202589,651 mi+1,136 mi
Average of roughly 1,088 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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