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PFL 277X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,511 mi
Last recorded45,511 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFL 277X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,511 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

rear valance and all inner wings of body corroded wheel arches /door bottoms/outer sills tatty

slighgt play in n/s/f lower trunion

slight movement in inner steering rack joints

Fail 1 Apr 2009 41,903 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel arches corroding

oil leak!! rear crank seal ?

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,903 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear wheel arches corroding

oil leak!! rear crank seal ?

Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 27,188 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 27,188 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2005

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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PFL 277X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PFL 277X, 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 PFL 277X registered?

PFL 277X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is PFL 277X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFL 277X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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