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MBV 45X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,731 mi
Last recorded99,731 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBV 45X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 99,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion on vertical link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 99,731 miles

Emissions not tested Carburettor leaking petrol, emissions test aborted. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Petrol from carburettors. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trunnion on vertical link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 98,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion on vertical link thread (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 98,465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion on vertical link thread (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 98,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 98,450 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 May 2016 97,605 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 97,268 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 97,094 miles

nearside rear Tyre slightly perished

offside rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Mar 2012 96,344 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 95,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear Tyre perished

Fail 12 Apr 2011 95,733 miles

Centre Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear Tyre perished

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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MBV 45X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow 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 MBV 45X, 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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MBV 45X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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