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OPR 266W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

7,560 mi
Last recorded7,560 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPR 266W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 7,560 miles

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

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2016 7,436 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2016 7,436 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2015 6,892 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 6,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 6,123 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 4,506 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 2,955 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 2,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

hazard switch bulb in-op

Pass 1 Jul 2011 2,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine running very weak & failed h.c test @ idle speed ,passed @ 2,000 r.p.m

Fail 17 Jun 2011 2,227 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine running very weak & failed h.c test @ idle speed ,passed @ 2,000 r.p.m

nearside front tyre perished

offside seat belt stalk fixing bolt has insufficient thread secured in nut "bolt too short"

Pass 30 Aug 2006 2,036 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall is perishing

Fail 24 Aug 2006 2,003 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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OPR 266W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OPR 266W, 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 OPR 266W registered?

OPR 266W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 2 April 1981.

Is OPR 266W safe to buy?

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