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MBU 114W

1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,898 mi
Last recorded51,898 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire 150074,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBU 114W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2007 51,898 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 51,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 51,841 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 51,761 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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MBU 114W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 74,882 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBU 114W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MBU 114W registered?

MBU 114W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is MBU 114W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBU 114W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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