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NAU 830W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,089 mi
Last recorded44,089 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAU 830W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 44,089 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant leak from heater control valve

Fail 4 Jun 2021 44,083 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant leak from heater control valve

Pass 26 Jun 2020 43,290 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 43,240 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated near outrigger (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 42,537 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 42,534 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 42,366 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 42,166 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,011 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,698 miles

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,203 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 41,203 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 41,121 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 41,121 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,845 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,578 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,272 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 40,051 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,432 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 39,432 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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NAU 830W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NAU 830W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NAU 830W registered?

NAU 830W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 February 1981.

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