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RWD 41W

1981 Triumph Spitfire

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,742 mi
Last recorded24,742 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph Spitfire60,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWD 41W
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 24,742 miles

Front wipers are slightly split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle chassis is corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 20,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside floor rusty

Oil leak

Rusty outer sills

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers are on a poor condition.

Pass 21 May 2015 14,923 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor chip(s) in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 5 Jun 2014 12,983 miles

filler on sills

heavy underseal all over

n/s/r tyre on limits & perished

oil leaks

rust patches

slight exhaust leaks

slight play & wear in some suspension bushes

slight play in rack

Pass 23 Jul 2013 12,569 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 12,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 12,464 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 12,351 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 12,022 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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RWD 41W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RWD 41W, 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 RWD 41W registered?

RWD 41W is a 1981 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 5 February 1981.

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