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LOC 394X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,752 mi
Last recorded34,752 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOC 394X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 34,752 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 34,752 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 34,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust downpipe as slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold as slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 34,527 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 34,261 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 34,062 miles

battery positive lead to starter relay connection protection has melted

drivers door is difficult to open from the inner handle

exhaust mounting is not secured at rear

fog lamp switch and hazard switch tell tale lamps are intermittent in operation

fuel tank cap seal is perishing

horn operation is intermittent

minor play in near side front wheel bearing

passenger wiper leaving streaks on screen, recommended replacement

seat belts are fraying

Fail 10 Feb 2017 34,062 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery positive lead to starter relay connection protection has melted

drivers door is difficult to open from the inner handle

exhaust mounting is not secured at rear

fog lamp switch and hazard switch tell tale lamps are intermittent in operation

fuel tank cap seal is perishing

horn operation is intermittent

minor play in near side front wheel bearing

passenger wiper leaving streaks on screen, recommended replacement

seat belts are fraying

Pass 16 Feb 2016 33,260 miles

drivers wiper blade leaves a streak

exhaust mounting is not secured

fog lamp switch telltale is intermitant

fuel tank cap seal is perishing

hazzard lights only operated on the passenger side at the start of the test

near side front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,221 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perrish

n/s/ftyre starting to perrish

Pass 17 Feb 2014 32,988 miles

nsf tyre outer side wall pereshed ok mot

Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,918 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 32,720 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nsf tyre perished

Pass 31 Jan 2011 32,562 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 32,383 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,026 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,864 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,577 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 31,178 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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LOC 394X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 60,380 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 LOC 394X, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LOC 394X registered?

LOC 394X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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