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PTO 410X

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,593 mi
Last recorded61,593 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTO 410X
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 61,593 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding but performance ok

Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,380 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 57,381 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,778 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,626 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber has little resistance but no major leaks seen

Oil leak from rear axle

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 52,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear shock absorber has little resistance but no major leaks seen

Oil leak from rear axle

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 52,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,944 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 49,600 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s anti-roll bar nut loose but bracket still secure.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 48,007 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 47,158 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

slight play in steering rack arms.

Fail 24 May 2011 47,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

slight play in steering rack arms.

Pass 14 May 2010 45,474 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 44,752 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 43,943 miles

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

all four tyres have small cracks starting

Fail 9 May 2008 43,943 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all four tyres have small cracks starting

Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 43,117 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 42,991 miles

all tyres starting to perish

front brake pipes rusting

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

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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PTO 410X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PTO 410X, 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 PTO 410X registered?

PTO 410X is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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The MOT history for PTO 410X shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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