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LOF 221X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,909 mi
Last recorded96,909 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOF 221X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 96,909 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 96,909 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 95,349 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 91,749 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 91,747 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 88,580 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 86,313 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 82,002 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,795 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 80,252 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 80,248 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 79,633 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 79,633 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,611 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 79,536 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 79,441 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 79,310 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 79,304 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 78,939 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 78,705 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 78,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 78,215 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 78,196 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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LOF 221X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 LOF 221X, 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 LOF 221X registered?

LOF 221X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is LOF 221X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOF 221X shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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