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OTO 113W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,619 mi
Last recorded58,619 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTO 113W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 58,619 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 58,552 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 58,445 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

seat belts slow in returning

washers weak

Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,098 miles

rattle in rear silencer

Pass 1 Jul 2020 58,064 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,974 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 57,966 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 57,808 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2014 57,617 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 57,543 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,409 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 57,409 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,310 miles

seatbelt stalks incorrectly fitted

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 6 Apr 2011 57,310 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

seatbelt stalks incorrectly fitted

slight blow from exhaust

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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OTO 113W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OTO 113W, 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 OTO 113W registered?

OTO 113W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 June 1981.

Is OTO 113W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTO 113W shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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