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MPE 357W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

4,892 mi
Last recorded4,892 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPE 357W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 4,892 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 4,871 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 4,842 miles

Oil Leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 4,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 4,821 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 4,659 miles

advise slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 23 May 2013 4,399 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 4,399 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 May 2012 4,131 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2011 3,642 miles

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

nearside front lower suspension arm trunnion has slight play

Fail 26 May 2011 3,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front lower suspension arm trunnion has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2010 2,942 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

c/o at 4.4 %

steering rack worn

Pass 30 May 2008 1,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 1,239 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 1,235 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f, o/s/f wheel bearings slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2006 1,022 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 1,022 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 554 miles

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

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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MPE 357W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MPE 357W, 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 MPE 357W registered?

MPE 357W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is MPE 357W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPE 357W shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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