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PKE 38W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,965 mi
Last recorded41,965 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 38W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2011 41,965 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 35,156 miles

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

Oil leak

slight imbalence to rear brakes

Pass 18 Apr 2009 30,352 miles

front over riders poor condition

front skirt poorly fitted

o/s floor pan to chassis mount area corroded but not seriously weakened

o/s/f front shock lower bolt

slight imbalence to rear brakes

various oil leak

verious heavy surface corrosions to floor pans

Pass 19 Apr 2008 24,188 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 19,675 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 14,506 miles

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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PKE 38W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PKE 38W, 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

How do I check the history of PKE 38W?

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What year was PKE 38W registered?

PKE 38W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 11 March 1981.

Is PKE 38W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKE 38W shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PKE 38W have outstanding finance?

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