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MME 900W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,349 mi
Last recorded89,349 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMME 900W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 89,349 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing low

n/s front lower trunnion has slight play

steering rack worn

Fail 11 Nov 2014 89,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

steering rack worn

Pass 23 Apr 2009 88,907 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 88,475 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 88,442 miles

N/s/f seat belt web slight fluffing

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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MME 900W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MME 900W, 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 MME 900W registered?

MME 900W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 12 March 1981.

Is MME 900W safe to buy?

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