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LON 995X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,880 mi
Last recorded87,880 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLON 995X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,880 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,383 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 86,112 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,397 miles

Front brake pads worn thin

Offside Front seatbelt frayed

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 85,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake pads worn thin

Offside Front seatbelt frayed

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2013 85,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2009 85,243 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 84,455 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 83,283 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 81,574 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 81,574 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LON 995X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LON 995X, 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 LON 995X registered?

LON 995X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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