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MPG 466W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,273 mi
Last recorded99,273 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPG 466W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 99,273 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 99,075 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 99,070 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 98,635 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 98,630 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 95,630 miles

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 27 Jul 2015 95,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/FRONT LOWER TRUNION

Pass 26 Jul 2014 91,905 miles

slight play n/s/front lower trunion AND INNER WISH BONE ARM

Fail 26 Jul 2014 91,902 miles

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

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

slight play n/s/front lower trunion AND INNER WISH BONE ARM

Pass 1 Jul 2013 91,278 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 91,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 87,144 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 82,702 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 82,702 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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MPG 466W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MPG 466W, 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 MPG 466W registered?

MPG 466W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 14 January 1981.

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The MOT history for MPG 466W shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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