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MPW 50V

1980 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,392 mi
Last recorded91,392 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Spitfire63,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPW 50V
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 91,392 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm 185/60 x 13 x 80 h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 91,389 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm 185/60 x 13 x 80 h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 90,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/60 x 13 80 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 90,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/60 x 13 80 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 90,219 miles

bottom starter motor bolt missing.

nearside washer jet not working.

parking brake has little reserve travel. adjustment required.

Fail 29 Jun 2018 90,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

bottom starter motor bolt missing.

nearside washer jet not working.

parking brake has little reserve travel. adjustment required.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 89,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join to center pipe (clamps fully tight) (7.1.2)

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 23 Jun 2017 89,397 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join to center pipe (clamps fully tight) (7.1.2)

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 5 Aug 2016 88,086 miles

Nearside Front seat belt requires assistance to retract

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

washer and wiper combined operation results in poor view

Pass 24 Jul 2015 86,491 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 85,065 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 85,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.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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MPW 50V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,409 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 MPW 50V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MPW 50V registered?

MPW 50V is a 1980 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 16 May 1980.

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