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PRY 56W

1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,905 mi
Last recorded60,905 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire 150074,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRY 56W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire 1500
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,905 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 60,876 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 60,876 miles

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

Nearside 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire 1500?

Based on 2,463 MOT tests across 592 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
318
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 197
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 120
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Stop lamp not working 104
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PRY 56W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500 in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 74,882 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire 1500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PRY 56W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph Spitfire 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PRY 56W?

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What year was PRY 56W registered?

PRY 56W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire 1500, first registered on 9 April 1981.

Is PRY 56W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRY 56W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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